LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) -- Spending more time at home with your family means using your bathrooms more and that could impact your septic tank. Experts said you should get your septic tank pumped every 3 ...

Despite teasing consumers for decades, so-called "flushable" wipes can lead to a cascade of problems within home plumbing and wastewater systems. The key issue lies in their composition and durability ...

At the top of this list of what not to flush down a septic tank is a common kitchen waste item that doesn’t readily dissolve. “Coffee grounds don’t break down and can add a sludge buildup,” advises ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to more accurately describe a proposed bill regarding wipes. The legislation would cover wipes that are entirely or partly made from petrochemical-derived ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new state law hopes to save sewage and septic systems by cracking down on “flushable” wipes. The products aren’t going anywhere, but lawmakers hope more people will ...