Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes septic questions often come down to shallow soils over limestone, lake shorelines and cottage country. Typical work here includes pumping, inspections, leaching bed and raised-bed replacement.

Soils and ground conditions in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes has shallow soils over limestone in many areas, with sandier soils in parts of the north.

Thousands of shoreline homes and cottages use septic systems, and protecting lake water quality is a constant local issue.

Climate and what it means for a septic system

Cold winters with deep frost and spring melt affect leaching beds near the shore.

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 City of Kawartha Lakes building division handles 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 Kawartha Lakes

Pumping, inspections, leaching bed and raised-bed 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 Kawartha Lakes

We take septic enquiries from Kawartha Lakes 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. City of Kawartha Lakes
2. Ontario Building Code
3. Ontario — Septic systems