Want to know more about onsite septic systems?
This resource library has a range of information in video and print format.
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The CSRD is grateful to the Capital Regional District, Province of BC, CMHC, and US Environmental Protection Agency for permission to repost their materials here.
Resource Library Contents
How Septic Systems Work
| Resources |
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| How Septic Systems Work (video) |
Link |
| What Can Go Wrong With Your Septic System (video) |
Link |
| CMHC Septic System Guidebook |
Download |
Locating Your Septic Tank
| Resources |
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| How to Find Your Septic Tank (PDF) |
Download |
Septic System Maintenance
| Resources |
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| Operating and Maintaining a Septic System (video) |
Link |
| Septic Tank Inspections |
Download |
Buyer Checklist
Source Control
| Resources |
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| What is Source Control? (video) |
Link |
| Can I put anything down the drain? (video) |
Link |
| What do I do with leftover medications? (video) |
Link |
| Why can I use less detergent? (video) |
Link |
| What do I do with leftover fats, oils and grease? (video) |
Link |
Difficult Sites
| Resources |
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| EPA Mound Systems Guide |
Download |
Evaluating Service Contracts
| Resources |
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| Homeowner’s Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts |
Download |
Houseboats
| Resources |
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| Evaluation of Risk from Houseboat Greywater discharges to Recreational Water Users on Shuswap Lake Beaches |
Download |
Soil Evaluation
| Resources |
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| Soil Evaluation Techniques |
Download |
Regulation and Policy
| Resources |
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| BC Sewerage System Regulation |
Link |
| BC Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual |
Link |
Liquid Waste Management Reports
| Resources |
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| Liquid Waste Reports |
Link |
Onsite Septic System Survey Reports
