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 […]

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 […]

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 […]