Submitted by Sarah Flanagan, Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association
Do you have questions about proper septic system maintenance? Don’t miss the Biosphere Association’s last Septic Workshop on Saturday, September 24 in our Ferndale office. Participants will have a chance to learn more about the Biosphere’s Septic Incentive Program, which offers $4,000 incentives to homeowners looking to replace their system and also funds minor repairs and inspections. If an individual’s septic system is inspected and found to be impairing water quality, they may qualify for financial assistance. Paper handouts and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
Over 30 people attended our two previous workshops this August. Participants gathered in the Lion’s Head Legion on August 11 and the Lion’s Head United Church on August 12 to learn from septic system experts while enjoying coffee and doughnuts. These workshops lasted an hour and a half and covered topics including the inner workings and structure of systems, proper maintenance, correct water and product use, and when to seek replacement.
The talks were led by Neils Munk, Director of the Biosphere’s Six Streams Initiative and former septic system building inspector for Grey Bruce Public Health. Additionally, we are very grateful to AJ Arps from Bruce Peninsula Septic Service Inc for lending his expertise to the workshops. He provided a visual demonstration for attendants to observe by pumping out the septic system of the Legion and the United Church. Participants asked many valuable questions and learned intriguing and useful facts throughout the workshop. For instance, did you know that squirrels can affect the functioning of your system?
These workshops are part of the Biosphere’s efforts to improve water quality throughout the region by educating the public, with thanks to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks for their generous funding.
For more information, please email info@bpba.ca.
