Adams Bros Construction Ltd. Parry Sound

Septic System Installations and Repairs

Adams Bros. Construction is your Ontario Ministry of the Environment licensed one stop shop in the Parry Sound area for all your septic needs. We can design, install, maintain and troubleshoot septic systems for your home, cottage, industrial or commercial properties. We are a licensed Ecoflo, Waterloo Biofilter and Fast systems installer. We have a licensed designer and installers on staff with over 40 years of experience to answer any questions you might have. We also do free estimates for upgrading, installing or repairing new, existing or failed systems. We have a full line of Septic Pumping Services available.

Since septic tanks are more complex than holding tanks, we have created a web page devoted entirely to providing you with information as to How Septic Tanks Work and how to care for them. Below is information of basic care and maintenance.

Care and Maintenance of a Septic Tank

The septic tank, whether it operates alone or in connection with a treatment system, requires an inspection at least every two years and to be pumped at least every 3‐4 years. The Ontario Building Code 8.9.3.4(1) states that “Septic tanks and other treatment units shall be cleaned whenever sludge and scum occupy 1/3 of the working capacity of the tank” This indicator identifies the need for the sludge to be removed in order to prevent suspended solids from leaving the tank and potentially causing problems further down in the treatment process.

Don't - Allow any vehicles over the tile bed area

Don't - Plant trees in locations where the root growth will adversely
effect the tile bed area.

Your septic tank is not a garbage disposal unit

Keep water use reasonable. Only use appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines that incorporate water conservation measures in their design. Use full loads only to reduce quantity of use. Ice machines that use a continual flow of water should be identified at the time of design, as they will increase the required size of the septic system. Ensure that all shower heads, toilets, and sinks and 'low‐flow' devices are not leaky! Minimize the use of spas and hot tubs as they contain large volumes of water that may flush solids out of a septic tank. Food waste disposals are not recommended for septic tanks as larger solids are deposited into the septic tank and do not deteriorate into sludge.

Keep the following items out of the septic tank:

Water softener backwash, paints, all kinds solvents, volatile organic grease, commercial and industrial coffee grounds, bones, cooking fats & oils, cigarette butts, disposable diapers, paper towels, facial tissue, sanitary pads and tampons, condoms, disposable gloves, bleach pucks, antibacterial products, detergent with dry bleach crystals, peppermint, oils, industrial cleansers, ex. Lye, film developing chemicals, floor drains- residential or industrial, palm oil, large volumes of olive oil, excessive use of hair gels, conditioners, etc. anti‐dandruff or medicated shampoo, dead pets, carpet or upholstery cleansers, expired or unused medications, disinfectants, germicides, bandages, cotton swabs.

Some of the other services we provide:

Pump-outs for your home, cottage, outhouses, portable toilets, camping trailers, motor homes etc.
Regular set fees within a 25km radius of the Parry Sound area.
Smaller 1-ton truck for hard to reach and steep locations.
Snaking and steaming for plugged or frozen tanks and lines.
Pump-out contracts for holding tanks.
Replacement lids, baffles, collars etc.
Locate septic tanks and lids.
Rental and service of Portable toilets.
Provide written literature for the care and maintenance of your septic system.
Emergency and weekend service.
Licensed haulage and disposal of waste at Ministry of the Environment sites and lagoons.