The South Carolina Supreme Court on Dec. 18 paused the proposed development of a new community in Awendaw that would have brought about 200 septic tank-dependent homes across 182 acres on the town’s ...

Whether it's using the appropriate tools or tackling the chore at the right time, there are plenty of ways to make the task ...

Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of ...

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Lakes Concrete Plus sold 1,500-gallon and 2,000-gallon septic tanks from 2019 to 2022 that may contain weep holes, a violation of Minnesota law.

Commissioners said it was the tip of the iceberg, though, and that many more septic tanks will have to be remediated in the next 15 years. To comply with state laws aimed at cleaning up key springs ...

Seminole commissioners were hit with a stunning dose of sticker shock this week after learning a state requirement to convert most septic tanks near the Wekiva River and Gemini Springs to sewer ...

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

In a decisive step towards improving urban sanitation, the Silchar Municipal Corporation has ordered residents to set up septic tanks and soak pits within the next 21 days. This proactive measure, ...

German Bundeswehr soldiers inspect a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank at the roll-out of the first Leopard 2A8 NOR for the Norwegian Army at a ceremony at the KNDS factory on Nov. 19, 2025 in Munich, ...

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Scientists in Singapore have found a way for concrete to absorb CO2 instead of emitting it. Could this invention finally make construction part of the climate solution? I nearly skipped past the press ...

Deciding where to place 8,000 liter (2,000 gallon) concrete tanks on our 7.5 acres of land involves navigating various challenges. This video highlights the considerations and strategies we are using ...