Septic Sytem Design & Installations

Impact of Expanding Clay Soils on Septic System Performance

Septic systems in clay soils, especially expansive clays can bring certain challenges and headaches to any homeowner living with a backyard that consists of clay.

With expanding clays there can be many challenges with not only house f...

How Cold Temperatures Affect an Onsite Septic System

Temperature can influence the rate of flow and mixing within the septic tank, as well as the nitrification process, which together with pathogen removal, will be slower in colder climates. Consequently, sewage can take longer to break down an...

With our practice we often here; " The soils are great, no problem with drainage." Without proper testing, there is no way of determining what exactly is going down beneath the ground.

In this picture, there is rusting colouration which is a clear indicator of a high water table. Now if a conv...

Septic Tanks Will Need to Be Inspected Before Buying or Selling a Home

When you have a septic system attached to your home, you should take the time to have it inspected at least once every year. If nothing else, this will let you know what kind of condition your septic tank is in so that you ca...

Luxury Homes and Septic Systems:

For a luxury home average sewage flow per occupant is often higher than for an average home. Luxury
homes often include the following:
• Larger overall floor area with larger rooms than an average home.
• High quality, high cost materials than average.
• More wat...

The BC Zero Discharge Lagoon System

The BC zero discharge lagoon is a system unique to BC. The lagoon disperses effluent by infiltration into the
soil and by evaporation from the pond surface, similar in concept to an evapotranspiration absorption (ETA)
bed.
A BC zero discharge lagoon system con...

8 WAYS TO AVOID EARLY SEPTIC SYSTEM FAILURE IN SPRING

1. The most important thing you can do is avoid the excessive use of water, this will include taking quicker showers and avoiding baths. Limiting your laundry to fuller loads and more spread out during the week. Do not run consecutively wi...

A First Look At The Primary Treatment, The Septic Tank:
A typical home with a septic system will have a septic tank, it is either a concrete, plastic or fibreglass chamber that is used for the partial treatment of domestic wastewater and for retention.

The septic tank by itself will not achieve ...

Our Septic Systems are often overlooked. Being a homeowner your biggest investment can be your home.
Protect your investment by following these tips to prevent septic system problems. It can save you money in the long run and keep you and your loved ones healthy while protecting our valuable wate...