Couvercle de la station de pompage, fosse septique et boîte de distribution Le couvercle d’une station de pompage, d’une fosse septique ou de la boîte de distribution joue un rôle essentiel dans le bon fonctionnement de votre installation septique. Cet élément remplit plusieurs fonctions importantes :   Accès : Le couvercle permet d’accéder à l’intérieur de la station de pompage ou de la fosse septique pour effectuer des opérations d’entretien, de nettoyage, d’inspection et de réparation. Sans un couvercle, il serait difficile, voire impossible, d’accéder aux composants internes ..read more

In the field of wastewater treatment or autonomous wastewater treatment—i.e. buildings not connected to a municipal sewage system—very specific terms are used.   For someone who will only once in their lifetime choose a wastewater treatment technology—commonly called a septic system or installation—these terms can be confusing. Wastewater treatment, why? In principle, nature cleans wastewater. However, over 80% of human-generated wastewater is discharged into rivers and oceans without any treatment, far exceeding nature’s natural capacity for treatment. This has harmful consequenc ..read more

First off, regarding your landscaping projects, a warning. Do not dig on site to avoid harming the system, but add a maximum of 10 cm of earth on top of it. Also, be wary of heavy vehicles.In answer to those of you who would like to plant a vegetable garden on their leach field, here are a couple of possibilities and some points to consider: If you want to have raised beds (on supports, see picture), make sure that the snow can still cover the ground come winter, as it has an important insulation role for your system. You would rather simple raised beds? Add a geotextile to create a clear bo ..read more

Follow these recommendations for a sustainable septic system. Are you looking to maintain your artesian well while ensuring it has no impact on your septic system? When it comes to artesian well maintenance, it’s crucial to differentiate between disinfection and mechanical maintenance. To gain a better understanding, our blog will address artesian well maintenance first, followed by some tips to preserve the sustainability of your septic system during its disinfection process. Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical maintenance should be performed every 15 to 20 years. It’s recommended to carr ..read more

What is passive treatment?  When thinking about the word passive, it naturally evokes something negative. Writing in the passive voice should be avoided, for example. There is nothing good about passive aggressiveness. A passive person does nothing at all.   In the field of wastewater treatment, however, passive is the desirable outcome! “Passive” treatment means the process of treating or cleaning wastewater without using electricity, chemicals, and human intervention. Wastewater treatment, which is essential to protect the environment and our sources of drinking water, happens ..read more

What is passive treatment?  When thinking about the word passive, it naturally evokes something negative. Writing in the passive voice should be avoided, for example. There is nothing good about passive aggressiveness. A passive person does nothing at all.   In the field of wastewater treatment, however, passive is the desirable outcome! “Passive” treatment means the process of treating or cleaning wastewater without using electricity, chemicals, and human intervention. Wastewater treatment, which is essential to protect the environment and our sources of drinking water, happens ..read more

How to choose a septic installation   Let’s face it, it’s the last thing on your mind when you’re building your dream home. And it’ll be the first thing to consider as you plan how to position your house and other buildings on your lot. But when you’re building, or own, an isolated dwelling–that is, a building not connected to a municipal sewage system–you will need to consider a septic system to treat your wastewater.    Why do I need to treat my wastewater?  Well, your wastewater comes from the sinks, showers, floor drains, appliances and toilets in your house. As such, t ..read more

SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT System O)) wastewater treatment technology plays a clear role for owners of isolated dwellings—protecting the environment.  The annual monitoring requirement of the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques du Québec (MELCC) is intended to ensure that treatment technologies achieve the required purification performance, i.e. they continue to function well, year after year. For many years, DBO Expert has been voluntarily publishing the results of the annual inspections of septic installations in Quebec that use its technology ..read more

In the field of wastewater treatment or autonomous wastewater treatment—i.e. buildings not connected to a municipal sewage system—very specific terms are used.   For someone who will only once in their lifetime choose a wastewater treatment technology—commonly called a septic system or installation—these terms can be confusing. Wastewater treatment, why? In principle, nature cleans wastewater. However, over 80% of human-generated wastewater is discharged into rivers and oceans without any treatment, far exceeding nature’s natural capacity for treatment. This has harmful consequenc ..read more

It’s not always easy to design a septic system for residential developments in Quebec.   The plan for the septic system installation of an isolated dwelling is quite standard. Likewise, building a wastewater treatment system for a campground or a worker’s camp is relatively straightforward. The designer must develop a plan for a commercial, community, and institutional (CCI) treatment system which is different from systems for isolated dwellings. What about a cluster of residences that are not connected to the municipal sewage system?   This cluster can be considered as a separate ..read more