The Township of Ramara owns two wastewater treatment facilities. These facilities serve the communities of Brechin, Lagoon City and Bayshore Village.
If your home is not connected to a municipal sanitary sewer system, then you have a private sewage treatment system.
Wastewater treatment and collection systems are subject to the legislative requirements of the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act and regulations made therein.
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks makes every effort to inspect the wastewater treatment facilities every 3 years.
Bayshore Village Sewage Works 2024 inspection report
The property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the sanitary sewer lateral and grinder pump where applicable.
Sewer main flushing is a preventative maintenance operation that helps prevent sewer blockages, odour generation and premature wear of mechanical components. Flushing of the sewer mains typically occurs every 5 years and is a planned capital project. Sometimes flushing will occur prior to an inspection or repair of a sewer main.
- helping prevent blockages and backups
- removing built-up debris, such as tree roots, grease, grit and sand
- determining the condition of the sewer so we can repair or replace as necessary
Yes. Occasionally during cleaning and inspection, air pressure in the sewer line can cause water to splash out through toilets, sinks and drains. Please note: the water which may splash out is not from the sewer main but from the toilet bowl or the plumbing P-trap under your sink. Take the following precautions to prevent water damage in your home:
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Close the lids on all toilet bowls when not in use.
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Insert drain plugs in all sinks and bathtubs when not in use.
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Remove all floor mats in bathrooms.
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Place an old towel around the base of toilets.
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If you have a float plug in your floor drain or a Backwater valve installed in your house, ensure that it is free of debris and operating properly.
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Wrap the cover of your basement floor drains with thick plastic (i.e., a freezer bag). Place something heavy over the floor drains to keep the plastic-covered floor drain covers in place.
Visit the Bayshore Village Class Environmental Assessment Study for more information.
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2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
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