Since the sewage system re-inspection pilot program in 2000, the Township has now inspected thousands of waterfront properties. Tay Valley Township has led the way locally for the sewage system re-inspection program as well as other initiatives that work towards protecting the quality of surface and ground water. This re-inspection program gives property owners the confidence that their system is operating property - avoiding contamination of surface and groundwater. Under the Ontario Building Code it is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that their sewage system is working properly, not only for their health, but also that of the surrounding community and environment. This makes it crucial that property owners be aware of the location and operation of their septic system. Ground water contamination can cause illness and even death. Contamination of surface water can cause excessive aquatic plant growth, depletion of oxygen in lakes, and impact the natural habitat for aquatic species. Nutrient and bacteria-rich effluent can travel through soil and rock fractures to surface water bodies, and ground water sources. Malfunctioning on-site sewage systems can have both human health and environmental impacts beyond the property on which it is located. The Mississippi and Rideau Valley Conservation Authorities offer a re-inspection program to interested municipalities through the Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office.
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