Septic records & documentation, explained.
Practical guides on BC septic system paperwork, maintenance rules, and keeping records where the next person can find them — written by Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo, a septic system designer in Port Alberni, BC.
Regulations · BC
Do I Need a Maintenance Plan for My Septic System in BC?
BC law requires a maintenance plan for most septic systems. What it is, whether yours needs one, how often you must service it, and what a health authority letter really means.
Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo · July 15, 2026
Property sales · BC
How to Find the Septic Records for a House in BC (and What to Do When They Don't Exist)
Where BC septic records actually live, how to request them from your health authority, and what to do when they don't exist.
Jordan Huscroft, P.Geo · July 15, 2026