If you’re thinking of buying or building a home in a rural area or some other place that’s not connected to a public sewer system, here’s an unsavory news flash: You will need your own septic system.

Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial problem that for many homeowners can kind of stink, in more ways than one. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed planning, ...

When it comes to the way state agencies regulate septic tanks, it is safe to say Marion County pays close attention. The county is home to more than 90,500 septic systems, according to the Florida ...