HomeWorks

4 Pine River Rd S S 2
Pine River Plaza unit #4
Angus, ON L0M 1B2.

705-424-2800

Your Septic System

Your Septic System

As a home owner you’re responsible for your septic system. Did you know that maintaining your septic system protects your investment in your home? Did you know that you should periodically inspect your system and pump out your septic tank?

If properly designed, constructed, and maintained, your septic system can provide long-term treatment of household waste water. If your system is not maintained, you may need to replace it, costing you thousands of dollars. A malfunctioning system can contaminate ground water that might be a source of drinking water!

Ten Simple Steps to Help Maintain Your Septic System

1 – Locate your septic tank and system. Keep a drawing of this for your records.

Your local building department may be able to help locate it with drawings from permits for installing your system.

2 – Have your system inspected every three years.

3 - Pump your septic tank as needed, generally every three to five years.

4 – Don’t dispose of hazardous waste in sinks or toilets

5 – Keep other household items such as dental floss, feminine hygiene products, condoms, diapers and cat litter out of your system.

6 – Use water efficiently.

7 – Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the system. Do not apply manure or fertilizer over the drain field.

8 – Keep vehicles and livestock off your septic system. The weight can damage the pipes and tank. Your system may not drain properly under compacted soil.

9 – Keep gutters and sump pumps from draining into or near your septic system.

10 – Check with your local health department before using additives on your system. Commercial septic tank additives do not eliminate the need for periodic pumping and can be harmful to your system.

Maintain your septic system- you will save money and protect local water quality!