How to Prepare Your Septic System for a Niagara Winter

Lake-effect snow and hard freezes stress septic systems. Snow actually insulates, so the goal is to keep it in place.

Pump before the first freeze

A tank at capacity is harder to service in frozen ground and more likely to back up.

Mark your lids

Set a stake or flag at each access lid so we can find them under snow.

Do not plow or pack the field

Compacted snow and vehicles remove insulation and can damage lines.

Fix leaks

A dripping faucet can freeze the line. Repair leaks and spread out laundry loads.

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