SUBDIVINDING LAND IN BC, SEWAGE CRITERIA & GUIDLINES
Subdivision Report Criteria for Authorized Persons Interior Health’s Healthy Built Environment (HBE) Team responds to referrals from the Approving Officer on the suitability of onsite sewage disposal for a proposed subdivision. The HBE team considers all aspects of appropriate disposal of sewage during the land development planning process, which can only be provided in a […]
Sewage, Septic & Sump Pumps From Grinder Pumps to Effluent Pumps
Broad categories of pumps used for water and wastewater management include sewage pumps, grinder pumps, septic pumps and sump pumps
Rudementary Waste Management Technology, Are Cesspits and Drywells Contaminating Our Water Sources?
Cesspits and Drywells Are Advanced Technology… for the 16th Century Cesspits and drywells are ancient technologies but they are still used today in some locations. In general, they are an outdated and unsafe method for dealing with septic waste. Concerns about human health and environmental quality has meant that cesspits and drywells are no longer […]
Commercial Septic Systems, Wastewater Treatment For Wineries
The commercial wastewater treatment system Septic systems and other onsite wastewater treatment systems are common in single-family homes, large-scale applications, such as at restaurants, apartment buildings, schools, commercial areas and residential subdivisions, not to mention wineries, produce much higher strength wastewater that has to be treated much differently than a residential system. In this article, […]
Septic Systems in Clay Soils, The Expanding Clay Dilema- GroundStone
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 foundations but with septic systems, it is important to […]
Septic Sytems in Clay Soils, The Expanding Clay Dilema- GroundStone
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 foundations but with septic systems, it is important to […]
Planting On Your Septic Systems, Landscaping Ideas for Your Drain Field & Tank
When planting over your septic drain field & septic tank, there are a few plants you can safely landscape with, then there the ones you should avoid…
Winterizing Septic Systems, Pro Tips – Solutions, Prevention
Winterizing Septic Systems, Pro Tips Your septic system is frozen, now what? Let’s go over some of the symptoms, solutions and preventative measures on keeping your septic system safe in winter. In colder climates, wastewater professionals and homeowners may have to contend with several additional challenges over and above the normal septic system installation challenges […]
Pressure Distribution Septic Systems: How They Work, The Design & Cost
Why Use Pressure Distribution Septic Systems? Often pressure distribution septic systems are used when permeable soils are relatively shallow and a uniform distribution of the wastewater is required for better treatment. Not only do pressure septic systems provide a better effluent treatment but sometimes drain fields are not always suitable to be placed in close […]
(BOD) Biological (Or Biochemical) Oxygen Demand & Wastewater System
BOD, a benchmark that enables septic professionals to assess, design and adjust on-site treatment for effective commercial wastewater treatment. In this article, we’ll look at the differences between residential and commercial wastewater and discuss biological (or biochemical)oxygen demand (BOD). This numeric measure of wastewater strength is a key factor in guiding […]