Our Process
DESIGN • INSTALLATIONS • MAINTENANCE • EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Design & Planning for Wastewater Systems
The first step to meeting B.C. Sewerage System Regulations is a thorough site assessment and understanding of your specific needs. Get your questions answered.
Gone are the days where sketching designs on a paper napkin in a coffee shop and submitted it to your local Health Authority or Government Agency. Today, provincial regulations require detailed information and compliance with specific standards before any design can be registered with your local Health Authority.
We guide you through every step to ensure your wastewater system design meets all regulatory requirements.
Our Wastewater System Design & Installation Process
Step 1
INITIAL CONSULTATION:
Understanding Your Project
We start with a conversation about your property, your plans, and what you need from your wastewater system, including reviewing your building plans, proposed landscaping, and how the property will be used. Understanding the full picture from the beginning helps us develop a wastewater system that is properly suited to your property, your needs, and your future plans.
Step 2
DAILY DESIGN FLOW:
Determining System Requirements
We calculate the expected Daily Design Flow (DDF) for the property based on factors such as building use, number of bedrooms, finished living area and applicable regulatory requirements. This helps establish the capacity and type of system required for the project.
Step 3
SITE & SOIL ASSESSMENT:
Understanding Your Property
A proper design starts with understanding the land. A Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP) will analyze soil conditions and evaluate how well the soil can handle treated wastewater for long-term dispersal. Remember, the long term use is the key!
Step 4
SYSTEM DESIGN:
Designing the Right Solution
We create a customized wastewater system design that meets B.C. government codes and regulations, tailored to your property’s needs, environment, health and safety considerations, and budget.
Step 5
PROJECT ESTIMATE:
Clear Scope. Clear Expectations.
Once your wastewater system has been designed, BioHarmony will prepare a detailed project estimate outlining the scope of work, equipment, materials, and installation requirements. We’ll also walk you through the installation process so you will have a clear understanding before work begins.
Step 6
REGISTRATION & DOCUMENTATION:
Taking Care of the Details
Before installation, the required plans and documentation are prepared and submitted to the appropriate regulatory authority. We help guide the project through the required registration process so everything is in place before installation begins.
Step 7
INSTALLATION:
Turning the Design Into Reality
BioHarmony can complete the installation of your wastewater system or provide installation supervision when the work is being completed by another contractor. In either case, we ensure the approved design is followed, system components are properly installed, and applicable regulatory requirements are met throughout the installation process.
Step 8
COMMISSIONING & HANDOVER
Once installation is complete, BioHarmony inspects, tests, and commissions the wastewater system to ensure it is operating as designed. We’ll review the completed system with you, explain how it operates, and provide the applicable documentation along with important information about ongoing operation, care, and maintenance.
Design
Site assessments and wastewater system designs tailored to your property.
Installation
Professional septic and wastewater installation from start to finish
Maintenance
Scheduled service to keep your system operating reliably and efficiently.
Repairs
Troubleshooting and repairs when your wastewater system needs attention.
Navigating Your Wastewater Journey Together
From design and installation to ongoing maintenance and repairs, BioHarmony is here to guide you through every stage of your wastewater system. As Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners (ROWPs), we have the experience and expertise to help make the process straightforward from start to finish -
and well into the future!
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