Better Septic Decisions for Acreage Owners

Acreage living is one of Southern Alberta’s great lifestyle choices. More space. More privacy. More room for kids, animals, gardens, workshops, and life outside the city.

But acreage ownership also comes with more responsibility – and one of the most important is wastewater treatment.

Most homeowners rarely think about their septic system until something changes.

A wet area appears in the yard. An odour shows up. A pump runs more often than it should. Water surfaces where it never has before.

When that happens, many homeowners immediately assume one thing:

‘My septic system is failing!’

Sometimes that is true. Sometimes it is not.

CleanEarth Advanced Septic Systems was founded to help homeowners understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what practical options are available before making a major decision.

Based in Southern Alberta, CleanEarth takes a repair-first approach to residential septic systems. The company specializes in septic assessments, repair, restoration, soil rehabilitation, and new system design and construction when required.

“We design and build new systems,” says General Manager Scott Douglas.

“But we also believe homeowners should understand all of their practical options before making a major decision. Replacement is always an option. The question is whether it is the only option.”

That philosophy begins with assessment.

Every property is different. Household water use is different. Soil conditions are different. And septic systems can vary significantly from one property to the next.

CleanEarth’s assessment process looks at the whole living system: the tank, field or mound, distribution, soil conditions, maintenance history, household water use, and any changes that may be affecting long- term performance.

The goal is to answer three simple questions: