Township Of Tiny Continues With Sewage Re-Inspection Program. Clearwater Beach Is Slated For This Year!
The Township of Tiny Sewage System Re-inspection Program was initiated in 2002. The first phase of inspections were completed in 2009, the second phase in 2015 and the third phase is currently ongoing.
One may ask why sewage systems need to be re-inspected if any problems were identified and addressed during the first and second rounds of inspections.
The simplest answer is to safeguard human health and the environment. The intention of the program is to be an ongoing maintenance program that continuously identifies and re-mediates deficient sewage systems. In addition, there are a number of sewage systems that were not quite old enough to be part of the program the last time and that will be inspected this time around.
A properly functioning sewage system is an integral part of any home or cottage. The Sewage System Re-inspection Program was undertaken to encourage regular maintenance of sewage systems through mandatory inspections. Every sewage system requires regular maintenance to ensure it is operating efficiently and safely.
The Re-inspection Program, undertaken by C.C. Tatham & Associates' field staff on behalf of the Township of Tiny, will be identifying possible sewage system deficiencies. These include deficient septic and holding tanks, deficient grey water disposal systems, effluent above/below operating level of tank, leaching bed issues, lush vegetation or hard surfaces (i.e. buildings, parking areas, etc.) over the leaching bed, and other related concerns.
The first stage of the Re-inspection Program is a visual surface inspection of the sewage system by C.C. Tatham staff. These inspections will occur between April and October. The cost of this inspection is $92.55, which is payable to the Township of Tiny. If payment is not received within the fiscal year, the inspection fee will be added to the 2018 property tax bill.
The second stage of the program involves the property owner arranging for their septic or holding tank to be pumped out by a licensed sewage hauler. The property owner must request that the hauler provide them with a written report detailing the condition of the tank at the time of the pump out. The report is to be submitted to C.C. Tatham & Associates by the owner no later than November 30, 2018. If the tank was pumped out in 2017 or 2016 and the owner does not have a written report, they must contact the hauler to obtain a report and submit it. We encourage all owners to obtain and submit pump out reports whenever their tanks are pumped out, even if the program is not in your area.
Prior to the Re-inspection Program being implemented, a letter will be sent by the Township to each property owner affected by the program in the current calendar year. The Sewage System Re-inspection Program is instrumental in protecting the quality of surface and groundwater in the Township of Tiny.
The program also ensures that sewage system problems are continuously identified and re-mediated within the Township for the good of the community as a whole. We appreciate your cooperation with this proactive program.
Contact Us:
C.C. Tatham & Associates Ltd. Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) 130 Balm Beach Road West Tiny, Ontario, L0L 2J0 Phone: 705-527-0119 Fax: 705-527-9001 Email: sewagereinspectionprogram@tiny.ca
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