Keep the plan
Know where the tank, treatment equipment and dispersal area are. Keep the as-built or approval record with the property file.
Track service
Record pumping, inspections, alarms, repairs and treatment-unit service. Patterns are useful when diagnosing change.
Protect the field
Keep vehicles, sheds, patios, excavation and concentrated drainage off the dispersal area unless the system designer approves the change.
Watch water use
Repair leaks and avoid sudden extreme hydraulic loading. The system must handle wastewater over time, not just on a quiet day.
Property-specific rule: septic approvals, filings, permits and qualified-person requirements differ across Canada. Use the province and city-area guides to reach the correct official starting point.
Before you act
Keep the system location, approval records and service history together. For purchases, failures or renovations, use a qualified onsite professional appropriate to your province and the scope of work.