The Township of Huron-Kinloss continues to take the lead in Ontario with its initiative to preserve the natural environment and improve water quality through the Community Septic Inspection (HK-CSI) program. The program is administered by B.M. Ross and Associates Limited.
The HK-CSI is a mandatory program presently in its fifth (5th) year of operation. Approximately 50 percent of the septic systems have now been inspected in the Township. From 2007-2010 – 1,395 septic systems were inspected.
Every property in the township of Huron- Kinloss with a septic system (including holding tanks, pit privies/outhouses) will be inspected on a rotating basis over a seven to eight year period. Each year different areas in the township are targeted for inspection. In 2011, the program target areas include: Point Clark North, Heritage Heights and rural farm and non-farm properties throughout the township. Areas targeted in the first four years of the program will also be revisited in 2011 to inspect properties that were missed.
The septic system inspection takes approximately 30-45 minutes which includes the inspector providing important information on how to properly maintain the various components of a septic system. There is no cost at the time of inspection, as the program is funded by a flat rate of $55 per eligible property on the annual tax bill.
Property owners in the targeted areas will be contacted by mail advising them which month inspections will take place in their area. Property owners do not have to wait to receive a letter or wait until their area is targeted to book an appointment. Property owners who have received a letter in the past and have put off their inspection are encouraged to book an appointment for this mandatory program.
Property owners are responsible for booking an inspection appointment by calling the Huron-Kinloss township office at (519)395-3735, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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