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Turtle Tank Systems using PolyRock

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10 Good Reasons to Choose Turtle Tank Septic Solutions

Ten Good Reasons for using Turtle Tanks Background Info from Wikipedia: How Arches Work For Starters:  The Turtle Tank is the most economical concrete tank available saving the end user an average of  10%  over conventional products supplied. 1. The Turtle Tank has the largest  Volume to Surface Ratio  of any known tank design or geometric shape. 2. Turtle Tanks can be  moved, shipped, and stored  in the most efficient manner because they  "nest together"  and are the lightest concrete tanks made. 3. A Turtle Tank has the  largest load capacity  of any concrete tank design. 4. Turtle Tanks are made with  EnviroMix Concrete , the most efficient means of producing concrete. 5. A Turtle Tank has the  highest compressive strength  of any known tank design. 6. A Turtle Tank  will not float  in a high water table. 7. A Turtle Tank is the easiest tank to service; the geometric shape allows septic pumpers to visually see the entire tank. 8. A Turtle Tank has twice th

Current Status of the Septic Industry in BC

Current Status of the Septic Industry in BC A home owner is not legally allowed to do anything to their septic system. Any work performed on a system must be done by a CERTIFIED ROWP ( Registered Onsite Wastewater Practioner). An ROWP must take courses specific to their involvement in the industry and there are certifications for septic system activities involved in: Planning and Design | Installation | Maintenance | Inspection Courses for these certifications are offered by government approved training centres. Registration of the certifications are by  ASTTBC  (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC). As a component of their certification, participants of the program must be a member of BCOSSA ( BC OnSite Sewage Association ). The course content is based upon the SPM ( Standard Practice Manual ) a large document that comprehensively states all things involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of septic systems for BC. Products used for the construct

Basic Septic System for B.C.

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Basic Septic System Information for BC The septic system business has traditionally been a quiet little industry. With the tremendous amount of emphasis on Green and the accompanying government regulations; it is now a high profile, high profit industry with many companies positioning themselves for the new opportunities available. The amount of septic systems that were being installed took a dip over the nineties as many cities extended their sewer systems. Tight budgets have now made the expansion of infrastructure a tougher option and currently North American wide, about 30% of new homes have a septic system. Probably more important is the fact that systems installed 20 years ago have met their life expectancy and now need replacement. Home Owner's are looking for the most inexpensive solution as replacement systems can be in the $8,000 to $12,000 range with new systems in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. The latest government regulations implemented by the BC Government in Jun

Turtle Tank B.C., Canada Septic Installations, Septic Design/Planning, Septic Tanks, Septic Repairs

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We Service the Entire British Columbia Area: Septic Services to:  Vancouver Island, Northern BC, Cariboo, Shushwap, Okanagan Valley, Kootneys, Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland. Septic Services, Septic installations, Septic Tanks, Septic Design/Planning, Septic Repairs to all cities and towns in British Columbia: http://worldmap.harvard.edu/maps/turtletankssepticsystems/W0q 100 Mile House, Abbottsford, Aldergrove, Alert Bay, Burnaby, Cache Creek, Campbell River, Castlegar, Cawston, Chase, Chilliwack, Chetwynd, Comox, Coquitlam, Courtney, Cranbrook, Dawson Creek, Delta, Duncan, Enderby, Fairmont Hot springs, Fernie, Field, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Gibsons, Grandforks, Harrison Hot Springs, Hedley, Hope, Invermere, Kamloops, Kelowna, Keremeos, Kimberley, Lady Smith, Langley, Lillooet, Lund, Maple Ridge, Merritt, Mission, Nanaimo, Nelson, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Osoyoos, Panorama, Parksville, Pemberton,  Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Alberni, Port Coquitlam, P