2013
HURON-KINLOSS COMMUNITY SEPTIC
INSPECTION PROGRAM IS UNDERWAY
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 was recognized with a "Success Story"
award, presented at the State of the Lakes Ecosystem (SOLEC) Conference last
fall.
The Huron-Kinloss Community Septic Inspection Program is a mandatory program administered by B.M. Ross and Associates Limited, and is currently in its seventh (7th) year of operation. Over 85% of the Townships septic systems have now been inspected.
Every property in the Township with a septic system (including holding tanks, pit privies/outhouses) will be required to be inspected. The program which began in 2007 is carried out in different areas of the township each year with owners notified by mail. Property owners do not have to wait to receive a letter to book an appointment. Owners who have received a letter in the past and have put off their inspection are encouraged to book an appointment.
Inspection appointments can be made this year Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Some evening and Saturday appointments are available. 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.
If this is a "mandatory" program, what is being done about those people who refuse to have their septic system inspected?? I personally know of a neighbour who has lived in their house for 13 yrs now, and has NEVER had their septic tank pumped, and refuses to comply with the inspection!! Surely there is an "authority" that has the power to enforce this mandatory program? What has to occur before enforcement becomes necessary in such cases??
ReplyDeleteTo date we have not had anyone refuse to have their system inspected. 85% of the approximately 2,900 septic systems located in the Township have now been inspected. We are in the 7th year of an 8 year inspection program cycle. We have the staff resources to inspect approx. 350 systems per year. In the event that a property owner refuses to book an inspection appointment next year (the last year of the first inspection cycle) there is legistative authority under the Ontario Building Code to carry out an inspection to ensure that a property owners septic system is functioning properly. The person may be telling you that they refuse but no one has officially notified the Township of their refusal. You may also make a complaint by calling the Township at 519-395-3735 and identifying the property owner if you are being impacted by sewage odours and/or evidence of sewage ponding above ground.
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