2010 - A Year in Review

Happy New Year! The HK-CSI program had a great year - more inspections were done in 2010 than in any other year. A total of 407 septic systems were inspected between April and the end of November 2010. The number of septic system inspections completed between 2007 and 2010 is shown in the table below.

HK-CSI Inspections
2007	2008	2009	2010	Total
267	351	363	407	1,388

 
A grand total of 1,388 septic systems have been inspected, which is approximately half of all septic systems in the Township. Of the 407 septic systems inspected, 84 (21%) had an identified deficiency.  Deficiencies range from minor, such as missing baffles, to major, such as collapsed tank lids and failed leaching beds. Septic systems classified as low risk have no identified deficiencies. Medium risk systems usually have a minor deficiency (missing baffle).  All property owners were mailed an inspection report.  Those with deficiencies are required to return a form confirming the necessary repairs have been carried out.  Deficiencies not corrected stay on the Township's property file as an outstanding work order and could come to light during a mortgage renewal or sale of property.

2010 HK-CSI Inspections Results
	High	Medium	Low
Inspections (407)	18	194	195

 
Inspections in 2011 are expected to begin in April and will continue to the late fall (weather permitting). New areas are targeted each season for inspections but, property owners do not need to wait to receive an inspection notice to book an appointment.  Those wishing an appointment can call the Township office at 519-395-3735 during the inspection season (April to the end of November).

Lastly, a reminder to those who had their systems inspected in 2007 - if you had a pump out done before the inspection, this year will be three years since a pump-out and we encourage regular pump-outs every 3-5 years.