Durham Region

Durham Region septic questions often come down to the Oak Ridges Moraine and rural Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock. Typical work here includes pumping, inspections, repairs and replacement.

Soils and ground conditions in Durham Region

Rural Durham includes the sandy, permeable Oak Ridges Moraine and clay plains toward Lake Scugog.

Rural homes in Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock rely on septic systems, and moraine rules protect groundwater recharge.

Climate and what it means for a septic system

Snowy winters, spring melt and summer storms affect groundwater.

A tank only works as well as the leaching bed after it: saturated, compacted or root-filled ground is the most common reason for slow drains, odours and wet patches, so the soil and the water table are checked as well as the tank.

Local approvals and rules

The Durham Region Health Department reviews Part 8 sewage system permits.

Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code governs on-site sewage systems with design flows up to 10,000 litres per day. Depending on the municipality, permits come from the local building department, the health unit or a conservation authority, and designers and installers need the qualifications the Code requires.

Typical septic work in Durham Region

Pumping, inspections, repairs and replacement. Every property is different, so the system is located, opened and inspected on site before any repair is recommended or quoted.

Know where your tank, lids and leaching bed are, keep vehicles and structures off them, and have any service records ready before the visit.

Ontario Septic Pro in Durham Region

We take septic enquiries from Durham Region and surrounding areas around the clock. Tell us the address, when the tank was last pumped and what is happening, and we will arrange a visit.

Sources

1. Durham Region
2. Ontario Building Code
3. Ontario — Septic systems