septic
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The county’s Department of Public Works has said that residents rebuilding like-for-like, without major changes to the size or setup of their home, can continue to use on-site septic systems, if they’re in good condition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
I went into septic shock and spent over a month in a medically induced coma.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Martinez de Vara had pushed incorporation partly to help fund construction of a sewer system for the community, whose residents relied on septic tanks.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Additional sources of nutrients include industry, septic tanks and household detergents.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The toilet wasn’t hooked up to any sewer or septic system.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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