Explore the options and benefits of choosing concrete septic tanks and cisterns. Concrete Tanks are great for heavy clay areas because their substantial weight prevents them from “floating” out of the ground in high water tables. This is especially important in Niagara and Southern Ontario where our soil is infamously known as “Haldimand Clay”.
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At Ontario Agra, our team has years of hands-on experience with civil construction projects big and small. We’re happy to work with civil contractors, municipalities, engineers and everyone in between throughout your municipal project. Our goal is to help you make the best decision possible for your next project.
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George and the team at Ontario Agra are excited to be official distributors of Fernco Fittings. George has been working with Fernco products for over thirty years and sees them as the best product and industry leader when it comes to transitioning between two different types of pipes.
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Installing and planning farm drainage systems can be a daunting task. Especially for new farmers, hobby farmers, or family run small farms without huge financial backing. In this article we’ll take a look at the benefits of field drainage installation using subdrain, financing programs and rebates, and how to select the right product for your farm.
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Culverts are a critical part of the drainage system for roadways, ditches, and waterways throughout Ontario. Harsh winters lead to increased stress on roadways and cause major washouts or sinkholes. Rural living and low population density require creative culvert uses to create access points in hard-to-reach areas. High water levels and high bedrock also create obstacles that are specific to Northern Ontario.
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One of the ongoing challenges every exterior pipe installation faces is wildlife. For rodents, skunks and even beavers, your new culvert or subdrain system is the perfect ready-made shelter. Below we’ll explore the issues caused by having animals inhabit your drainage system, and the variety of options available to prevent this problem before it begins.
Utility tanks are one of the most popular liquid storage tanks chosen by homeowners. Their lightweight design and small footprint allows for easy indoor and outdoor water storage. Below you’ll find some of the key reasons homeowners love the design of utility tanks for their liquid storage, and their most common uses.
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Triple Wall Pipe is triple bonded polyethylene, creating exceptional pipe stiffness. Featuring a smooth inner and outer walls with a corrugated structural core. Available in both solid and perforated configurations which allow it to be used for both drainage and water collection purposes.
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During the spring thaw, soil undergoes a transition from a solid, frozen state to a saturated, unstable, highly active state. As rising temperatures melt snow and ice within the soil, the ground becomes waterlogged. Often resulting in mud, decreased structural strength, and increased susceptibility to erosion.
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