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2018 Trent Lakes Discretionary Septic Re-inspection Program Results

February 5, 2019 Ganesh Vallamkonda, CPHI (C) Public Health Inspector

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Objectives

• Administration

File Search Exempt Letters

• Inspection Process
• Results
• Program Improvements
• Questions

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Administration (File Search)

• Peterborough Public Health (PPH) receives a list of

properties from Trent Lakes (TL)

• Begin to search our sewage database (back to 1976)

Sewage system permits Change of use permits (for certain renovations, additions) New buildings, pool construction, etc. Complaints

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Administration (Exempt)

• Exempt from this program:

Septic systems installed within the last 5 years Septic systems that fall under the Mandatory Maintenance Inspection Program (Source Water Protection Areas, began in May 2014) Vacant properties

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Administration (Letters)

• PPH sends out letters and questionnaires to owners –

Early in the new year

• Letters provide information to the owner

Rationale of the program Time frame when the inspection will be done Responsibility of owner to uncover lids (Septic Tank) Option to make appointment with PHI Fee

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The Inspection Process: Septic Tank (cont’d)

• The Good…

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The Inspection Process: Septic Tank (cont’d)

• And the not so Good…

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The Inspection Process: Leaching Bed

• PPH will complete a non-intrusive surface inspection
• f the leaching bed area to assess any obvious signs
• f failure
• These may include:

breakout of sewage onto the ground spongy and very wet areas, unpleasant odours illegal discharges visible damage or other immediate concerns (i.e., gardens planted over leaching bed etc.)

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Completion of Phase 1

• When there are no visible indications of an unsafe

sewage system PPH will issue a certificate to the property owner

• Septic Smart – guidance document for proper

sewage system maintenance

• Permit if on file

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The Inspection Process: Phase 2

• Where there are visible indications of an unsafe

sewage system, PPH will issue to the property owner a remedial action letter describing the visual deficiencies observed by the inspector. This letter will outline the expected timeframe for completion of the remedial actions No progress or non-compliance, risk of Order put

• n property

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The Inspection Process: Phase 2 (cont’d)

• Phase 2 inspections may be more invasive and might include:

 Locating and uncovering a portion of the leaching bed  Conducting dye tests, etc.

• Corrective action may include (but not limited to):

 Having the septic tank pumped  Replace baffles  Having a new tank, leaching bed or system installed

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Reception of Program

• Not out to cast blame on property owners

Goal is to identify failing or ‘at risk’ systems and take corrective action Ultimately the property owner does have a legal responsibility to maintain their septic system so that it is functioning properly Majority of Trent Lakes residents were very helpful and understanding Much appreciated!

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Numbers…

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Results - 2018

227 (75%) 10 (3%) 66 (22%)

Total Number of Properties - 303

File closed after Phase 1 Inspection File closed after going to Phase 2 Inspection File in Phase 2 - Pending

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Total Outstanding for 2017

Number of Properties Reasons Percentage of Properties 11

• Unable to locate

Sewage System 30% 7

• Illegal/Substandard

19% 7

• More follow-up

needed (e.g., type of systems) 19% 6

• Poorly Maintained

16% 1

• Steel Tank

2% Total 37 100%

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Program Improvements

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Increase of Sewage Re-inspection properties from 300 to 450 - 600

Options Number of Properties for re-inspection annually Annual Costs ($) Number of years to complete all re-inspections 1 300 97,500 15.5 2 450 146,250 10.3 3 600 195,000 7.7

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Program Improvements (cont’d)

• A 10 year exemption cycle

(currently 5 years)

• For 2019, we continue with

Crystal Lake properties.

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Questions?

(Thank You)