GBA 2023 - Summer Update

Introducing the GBA Septics Guide

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GBA UPDATE is published by the Georgian Bay Association

GBA Mission Statement: To work with our water-based communities and other stakeholders to ensure the careful

Y our GBA team has been hard at work developing a practical guide to the types of septic systems permitted in the Georgian Bay area, including how to go about choosing an appropriate system, and how to inspect and maintain them. Whether you are installing your very first septic system, considering a change to your current system, or just wanting to make sure your existing setup is working properly, this guide has got you covered. It will review what’s available in Ontario, focusing on the systems that are most practical in our unique Georgian Bay environment, with its shallow soil and sloping, rocky shores. You will also find valuable information about how to inspect and maintain the system you have in place. For example, did you know that low-flow toilets might actually put a strain on your leaching bed system by releasing higher-strength effluent into the leaching bed than it was designed to process? On the other hand, you might be relieved to hear that because leaching bed systems at a cottage sit idle for much of the year, they can easily last 30 or more years if managed well. We are excited to be able to provide our members with this invaluable resource over the next couple of months. Stay tuned for updates about its availability through UPDATE and eUpdate .

stewardship of the greater Georgian Bay environment.

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