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Maintaining a healthy septic system is crucial for the smooth operation of any household. Regular septic tank maintenance ensures that wastewater is properly treated and prevents costly repairs or replacements. Two essential components of septic system maintenance are pumping and cleaning. In this blog post, we will delve into the differences between septic tank pumping and cleaning, their individual importance, and how they work together to keep your septic system running efficiently. If you're a homeowner or property manager, understanding these aspects is vital for the longevity of your septic system and the protection of the environment.

The average household septic system should be serviced at least every 2 years by a licensed septic service professional in your area...

Many of us often don’t think about our septic systems...

Now that the April showers have started it’s important to make sure your septic system is well maintained!

The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer, so that means the time has come to think about the maintenance of your septic system. There a few things you can do on a nice day to get your system spring ready. Also, you could make an appointment with Dan Parr to get your system ready.

Winter in Southern Ontario hasn’t disappointed but if your property has a septic tank, there’s some things you should be aware of. Hopefully you have prepared your system to get you through the winter months.

Homeowners that have a septic system often have thoughts about their septic system during the winter. However, if you had a pump out done in the fall, you should be good to go all winter. Be aware of how much water is flushed into the tank during the winter but if you took the appropriate steps to winterize your system, you can have a pump out done if necessary. The rule of thumb is to have the tank pumped out when it reaches three-quarters capacity. You don’t want to have the contents freeze because that could cause the tank to crack. If the septic tank won’t be used during the winter, like at a cottage, make sure you have had a pump out done late fall. If you have concerns, call the professionals at Dan Parr regarding your septic system.

If your house uses a septic system, chances are when things have gone wrong you haven’t been sure of if the system needs to be replaced or repaired. As a good home owner, you have probably done preventative maintenance on the system, but there will come a point when you have to decide whether you need to replace or repair the system. A system could last yours and others’ lifetimes with the proper maintenance. However, chances are you don’t know the complete history of the septic system and that’s okay. You can look for signs that a system may need to replaced or enlist the help of Dan Parr.

You may have noticed your basement has some dampness and you have discovered water pooling. It looks like there has been water damage. The other telltale signs are: odour, mold and mildew and breathing issues. A call to Dan Parr will confirm any problems and their knowledgeable team will resolve your home’s waterproofing issues.