Our Septic Care & Vacuum Services Blog | D & L Environmental Ltd.

Just like anything in your household, your septic tank is susceptible to many types of damage, such as leaking. Fortunately, all septic tank issues are usually accompanied by various warning signs.

The most common warning signs are overflowing toilets, lush vegetation around the tank and odd smells coming from the septic tank.

It’s that time of the year again – time to prepare your Okanagan property for spring cleaning.

Many people do everything around the house, but they forget about septic cleaning. That’s… not good.

Why not? Overlooking your septic system could have devastating consequences.

The septic system in your home may appear rather simple, but it is a delicate system that requires proper maintenance.

That’s why we wanted to provide this brief article to help you understand how a septic tank works.

Sewer backup and flooding can become serious problems if left untreated.

Most septic systems are prone to septic backup – or sewer backup – but there are effective prevention measures to help minimize any chances of sewer or water infiltration.

A septic tank is a vital part of your home plumbing and sewage system.

Whether it is constructed from concrete or plastic, you will need to make sure that your septic tank efficiently collects the sewage and wastewater from the household. Why? Because septic tanks are not built to hold an infinite amount of sewage and wastewater.

The Okanagan climate might seem to make excavation difficult to perform when the soil is frozen. But hydrovac trucks with warm water make the whole process a lot easier.

If your home or property isn’t on a sewer system, chances are you are using a septic system. Septic systems are essential as they remove all wastewater.

It’s important to make sure that your septic system is in solid working condition to run efficiently without causing backups, overflows or even health issues.

Drilling mud is also known as drilling fluid.

It’s common in the oil and gas industry and is used at numerous sites across BC including the Okanagan. Drilling mud is a viscous and heavy mixture of dirt and fluid, mostly used in gas and oil drilling efforts to cool and lubricate the drill bit that cuts through rocks and turf.

Septic tanks are common in many parts of the Okanagan. Many homes have no connection to a public sewer line.

This alternative is a good option, but it does require certain forms of maintenance. Your septic tank needs to be pumped and cleaned regularly to maintain its capabilities and provide a good sewer alternative.

The name vacuum truck sounds impressive, even a bit sci-fi!

No, it’s not something you use to clean really big carpets in mansions or to capture otherworldly apparitions Ghostbusters style. These vacuum trucks are used for septic cleaning in private residences, hydrovac daylighting and a number of other useful projects.