The Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship recommends cisterns should be cleaned and disinfected annually and/or following:

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• Construction, repair or maintenance work on the cistern

• Flooding in the area of an underground cistern

• A period of non-use

• Sampling which indicates the presence of bacteria

 

IMPORTANT - CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ENTER THE CISTERN

Don’t have the proper training and equipment to safely enter a confined space? No problem! CHARLESWOOD CISTERN CLEANING is trained to work in confined workspaces and has all of the appropriate equipment to do it safely and efficiently.

Many homeowners have an out of sight out of mind mentality pertaining to their water cisterns. The reality is that neglecting to conduct regular maintenance of your cistern will result in the build-up of sludge, the accumulation of bio-film, and the creation of an environment that may harbour harmful bacteria.