Why Ageing Septic Systems Are a Hidden Environmental Threat, and What Coastal Homeowners Can Do About It
Angie Tarantino
Ageing septic systems are easy to ignore until they fail. Most sit underground, out of sight, while homeowners focus on the roof, plumbing, garden, or beachside weather damage. But in coastal towns, an old septic system can become a quiet source of pollution. When a septic system fails, wastewater can leak into soil, groundwater, creeks,...