Septic Systems
1, Familiarize yourself with the location of your system
2, Keep an as built system diagram in a safe place for reference
3, Keep accurate records of septic system maintenance and service calls
4, Test your well water three times a year
5, Have your tank inspected on a regular basis by a qualified person
6, Have your effluent filter checked and cleaned twice a year; if you don’t have an effluent filter, consider having one installed
7, Conserve water in the house to reduce the amount of waste water that must be treated by your system
8, Repair leaky plumbing fixtures
9, Spread the number of loads of laundry throughout the week
DO'S
1, Enter a septic tank - gases and lack of oxygen can be fatal
2, Put cooking oils or food waste down the drain
3, Flush hazardous chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cigarette butts or sanitary products
4, Use a garbage disposal unit unless your system has been designed for it
5, Use special additives that are claimed to enhance the performance of your system - you don’t need them
6, Dig without knowing the location of your leaching bed
7, Drive or park over your tank or leaching bed
8, Allow livestock on the leaching bed
9, Plant trees or shrubs too close to the septic tank or leaching bed
DON'T
In Ontario, the Ontario Building Code governs nearly all rural septic systems. If you are installing, repairing, upgrading or replacing a septic system you MUST contact your local regulatory agency. It may be your health unit or conservation authority that inspects systems, issues permits, maintains records and enforces part 8 of the Ontario Building Code.
Big Mac Contracting is a licensed, experienced, septic system/tank installation company . Whether you are installing a new system or replacing an old system we can talk with you to discuss the best options available to you.
Some Warning Signals that you may have a problem with your septic system:
•Sluggishness when flushing toilet.
•Any plumbing backups.
•Gurgling sounds in the plumbing.
•Grass in the yard growing faster and greener in one particular area.
•Ground mush underfoot.
•Obnoxious odors inside or outside.
•Low spots beginning to appear in yard, whether or not any of the above symptoms have occurred.
If you are experiencing any of the above give us a call 613-836-4675
