Regarding managing wastewater, two primary options are available: a septic system and a public sewer. Both systems handle and treat wastewater but differ in infrastructure, maintenance and costs.

When a massive event center was being developed in Denver, planners had to contend with two existing 6-foot (1.8 meters) wide sewer pipes that emptied into the river, creating an unsightly dilemma.

Avoid a mess and keep your septic tank in top shape with regular maintenance.

Aside from hotter summers and melting glaciers, climate change is transforming how, when and where rain falls. This challenges much of the world's sewer systems, especially with the added strains of ...