A septic system guide for cottagers - A Kennesis Lake community project

Title

A septic system guide for cottagers - A Kennesis Lake community project

Author

Matheson, Derek; Romaniuk, Matthew

Host Organization

Kennisis Lake Planning Committee
Host contact: Douglas, Cameron

Supervising Faculty

Sager, Eric
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

Reference Number

TP-574

Date

2007

Location of Document

U-Links Office and online

Area

Kennisis Lake

Subject

Alternative waste treatment systems
Waste Management
Environmental Science/Studies

Description

This project reviewed alternatives to septic systems that are applicable in Haliburton County. The project was done in the form of a website.

Abstract

This guide discusses: conventional septic systems, alternative septic systems, compares conventional vs. alternative options, operations and maintenance, associated costs, how to deal with common problems, composting/incinerating toilets, other new technologies, constructed wetlands, as well as licensing requirements for the area. The guide also includes a list of relevant contacts for septic system needs in Haliburton County.

Publisher

Trent University

Files

Reference

Matheson, Derek; Romaniuk, Matthew, A septic system guide for cottagers - A Kennesis Lake community project, Trent University, 2007