Disappointed

Ann Howitt | Nov 24, 2021

I am totally dissappointed at Central Frontenac Township’s disrregard for the beauty and health of our area. After over 10 years of effort by concerned landowners in regard to septic inspection, the program (according to The Frontenac News) is going back to committee! What has to be done to get the township into action?

I recently had my system pumped and when I asked the company if they could inspect my system I was told that they would check it out but that the township had suspended the inspection program because of Covid.

Really!! That is an outside activity that should not be impacted by Covid. Why on earth should it be discontinued.

I’ve lived here for over 4 0 years and have watched the deterioration of the area over this time. The lake is now much weedier and we didn’t have that scum on top in the spring as we do now, nor did we have zebra mussels cutting our feet. but we did have huge flocks of grosbeaks and blue jays coming to our feeders. Part of the problem is climate change yes, but I don’t think it all is. I love living here, it’s beautiful.

But I’m in the village of Sharbot Lake and we are all on wells and septic systems. I think there are 3 or 4 wells that are sourced to service the whole village.

We will be in serious trouble if a faulty septic system polutes an individual well and then the source well. Think of the health issues and think of the value of your lakeside homes when the lakes become polluted. We don’t need all the i’s dotted and t’s crossed before proceeding, just drive up the street and knock on the door and say I’m here to inspect your septic system.

The Township often goes on about out pristine lakes. Do we indeed have any? If we do, then how long will that last? Now is the time to get going, not toss the issue back to committee.

Ann Howitt