League City property owner claims septic tank leak

A property owner in League City, Texas, is facing a troubling situation with a smelly problem on his land. Braden Halterman purchased a vacant one-acre plot last May. He soon discovered a patch of wet, foul-smelling soil that has raised concerns. Halterman had the soil tested and found it contained fecal matter, which he says poses a danger to the community. His landscaper believes there is a significant leak coming from somewhere. Halterman suspects that the issue may stem from a septic tank belonging to his neighbor, Marcus Bishop. In October, Galveston County fined Bishop for a violation related to his septic system. However, Bishop insists that his tank is not leaking any sewage. He has expressed a desire to find a friendly solution, but Halterman believes that any resolution may be difficult since Bishop denies responsibility. The county's case against Bishop has not progressed much since he pleaded not guilty in December. A hearing is set for next month, but the sewage problem remains unresolved. Halterman is frustrated, stating that open sewage is unacceptable in their community.