SEPTIC TANK CLEANING AND PUMPING – CANADIAN SEPTIC OWNERS GUIDELINE 2023

 

Septic tank cleaning is the process Septic tank pump out  of pumping your tank to ensure it is completely emptied of its solid and liquid contents. Cleaning your septic tank regularly will help to avoid excess scum and sludge accumulation to free up space for decantation. It also helps to remove inorganic waste which cannot be broken down by bacteria. Canadian law makes it mandatory to clean your septic tank every couple of years. The exact number of years will depend on your region or province. The cleaning of septic tanks should be left to qualified septic companies because septic tanks produce toxic gases that are a health hazard.

 

Note: It is safe to open the lids of your septic tank, as long as you are careful and wear gloves, but you should never enter the septic tank because it is full of hazardous gases.

 

WHAT ARE SEPTIC SERVICES?

Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of septic tank cleaning, let’s first understand what septic services mean. Septic services refer to the services that are provided with septic companies for septic system owners. These services include:

In addition to these services, companies like Bio-Sol also provide biological solutions for repairing failed systems or maintaining them. Their products are made from enzymes and bacteria so they are septic safe.

 

 

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DO SEPTIC TANKS NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT?

Canadian law makes it mandatory to clean your septic tank every couple of years. If you skip septic tank cleaning for too long, the septic system might fail and that would eventually clog up the system. If your drainfield clogs up, it might start leaking thereby polluting the environment. This can usually be fixed with biological additives. However, the government has legislation against septic systems that are causing pollution and if an inspector finds you culpable of pollution, they might recommend that you install a new system and that will cost you anything from $10,000-$40,000 depending on the type of septic system you use.