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Looking for someone to pump my septic tank...

Posted by theboyk on July 10, 2007 - 9:15am

My wife's family purchased an older cottage in Sauble (just down the road from their even older cottage, which they sold) about 5 years ago. She wasn't my wife at the time, so I wasn't around. The two of us are "the caretakers" and we keep the place up pretty well. This past year we installed a UV purification system for the water (water testing results came back negative for any contaminants and our water is now safe and drinkable). One thing that I've been meaning to get around to is checking out the septic system to see if it needs to be pumped, etc. The thing is, no one in her family knew where the access to the tank was. Luckily, we were up there all last week and the old owners happened to come by to check their old place out (lovely older couple). So, I asked them where the access to the tank was and the gentleman walked over, dug his heal into the ground, and he was about 2" off the mark from the metal pull to open the access hatch. HE knew where it was. He also said the last thing they did before moving out was to have it pumped. That was nice of them. So, it's been about five years and it's time to get it done. I'm wondering if anyone could suggest someone to contact local to the area that I could email or call to arrange to have this done.
And just out of curiosity, since I've never had to do this before, any advice on anything I should be aware of? And anyone know a rough idea of what this costs (it's only a small/medium size tank)?
Thanks in advance!
Kristin.

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We use Grey-Bruce Septic.

Submitted by KeeMay on July 10, 2007 - 2:20pm.

We use Grey-Bruce Septic. They are good. Last time it cost use about $100.

I agree

Submitted by bub on July 12, 2007 - 7:43pm.

They do a fine job(they'll even do it when you aren't there and leave your bill in the mailbox), they will check both covers and chop any roots away.You should check the distribution box( could be 10 or more feet away from the tank and could be buried) for roots.(that is depending on when it was put in)

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Yea, called Vaughn earlier

Submitted by theboyk on July 13, 2007 - 9:05am.

Yea, called Vaughn earlier this week and he said he'd take care of it before the weekend and just leave the bill in the door. Great guy and great service — thanks to everyone who suggested them!

I have one question, which is on/off topic. Since I have no history with the tank (ie. plans or anything about it) — is there any way for me, other than getting in touch with the original owner, to learn more about the "design" of it?

Thanks,
Kristin.

tank design

Submitted by bub on July 13, 2007 - 5:11pm.

You said it's a newer cottage.If its recent, late 60's -70s and above, all septics had to have a permit, and you may find the plans at Wiarton.The designs are mostly the same until recently where filters and after treatment is added.Those you can find by googling septic.
Some of the older cottages had 45 gallon drums and NO bed(my brother found this out 8 years ago when he bought on Gould Lake, had to put in a holding tank cause of the older lots being so close to the water.

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"How does one "Seem to think"? Either you did or you didn't! "
-ZenGary

Thanks Bub! I think it's

Submitted by theboyk on July 13, 2007 - 5:17pm.

Thanks Bub!
I think it's more late 50s, early 60s, but I'll have to find out for sure. If it falls in the range of the later 60s, where in Wiarton would I go to find out this sorta thing? Public Records? Heading up again this weekend (though, I assume wherever I'd find this info, it wouldn't be open on the weekend).
Thanks for the info!
k.

Septic

Submitted by Ruftic on July 19, 2007 - 5:39pm.

I will say it again! Remember our poop is Vaughn's bread and butter!