re septic reinspection

Al Reid | Mar 22, 2017

I wish to provide my input in regards to septic inspections and the cost of complying with the regulations.

If you enjoy the privilege of owning a car, you are the one who pays the car insurance, comply for safety regulations and do your own repairs. If you can't afford to meet the rules then you park your car and you don't drive. No one is expected to help pay your bills for you.

When you build a house, you must comply with building regs. There are no funds available to help you.

If your well goes dry or gets contaminated, this expense is solely the homeowners responsibility, why should septic systems be any different?

Should the course of action be that the township inspect as a neutral party and if costs are incurred, this is part of owning a home.

I am sure that upon inspection, you will be surprised to find systems did not comply upon installation with the regulations to begin with. (possibility of no septic permit to start with)

Permits and inspections are put in place to keep us all safe, from having to have potable water to building a home. Any expenses required to bring your system to comply, should be the homeowners responsibility not the taxpayers expense.

If the township is serious about septic systems etc. And the township is in a negative tax revenue, central Frontenac should visit every property to do a septic inspection and update MPAC with any buildings on the property, therefore adjusting property tax assessments for a more fair tax structure.

We all need to do our diligence for the protection of our environment for the next generation.

Clean, clear lakes are one of the many reasons why Canada is such a great place to live!

Thank you,
Al Reid