How a Septic System works

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs website has a page with short videos explaining how your septic system works & what you should know about septic system maintenance.

The videos can be viewed here.

OMAFRA also provides a 12 page downloadable booklet called Septic Smart that gives a comprehensive overview of septic systems, best management practices for proper maintenance of a septic system and compares the advantages and disadvantages of different types of septic systems.

The booklet can be downloaded here.