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What to Do After a Sewer Backup: Important Steps to Take

If we’re looking at the best hits of plumping problems, we’ll find that having a sewer backup truly takes the cake. The problem with backups is that they can hit you at any time due to a variety of causes. From pipe blockages, damaged sewer lines, or even tree roots...

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Where Does Wastewater Go
Where Does Wastewater Go? Understanding the Water Treatment Process

Whether you realize it or not, each of us uses an incredible amount of water over the course of a year. With the average person flushing a toilet five times a day, that’s...

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How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing
Winter Plumbing Checklist: How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing & Avoid Costly Damage

Winter in Canada can put serious stress on your home’s plumbing. A frozen pipe is more than just an inconvenience—it can be a ticking time bomb waiting to go off. When water freezes,...

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Cost to Replace a Septic System
What Does It Cost to Replace a Septic System in Alberta?

Replacing a septic system can be a big investment for rural homeowners in Alberta, but what you might not know is how much that final price can swing based on a number of...

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How to Troubleshoot & Fix Your Septic Tank Pump, & When to Call in the Pros

If your home relies on a septic system, it’s essential that it works properly. One of the most important components of your septic system is the tank pump, which helps move wastewater from...

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Septic Tank Alarm
How Septic Alarms Work: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your System

If you have a septic system on your property, you’ve likely heard about septic alarms, but how much do you really know about them? A septic tank alarm is an essential component of...

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Septic Medic Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day with Septic Medic

Happy Canada Day! This weekend is a time to celebrate our heritage, gather with friends and family, and enjoy the long weekend.   The Septic Medic team is filled with gratitude and pride as...

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Septic Tank Risers
Septic Tank Risers: What Are They & Do I Need One?

If you’ve ever had to dig up your yard just to get to your septic tank lid, you already know—it’s no fun. Messy? Yup. Time-consuming? Absolutely. Expensive? You bet. But a simple solution...

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Septic Tank Backups
Septic Tank Backups: Causes, Warning Signs, and How to Prevent Them

Few household emergencies are as disruptive and unpleasant as a septic tank backup. When your toilets refuse to flush, drains overflow, or—horrifyingly—wastewater starts seeping into your home, it's a stressful situation. While septic...

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Septic Tank Inspections
The Importance of Regular Septic System & Septic Tank Inspections

Septic system issues can get ugly—fast. Often overlooked, your septic tank, one component of your septic system, is the unsung hero of your wastewater management. Quietly doing its job underground, out of sight...

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