Sewage System Approval for Big Basswood Lake RV Resort
Official title: 2791488 Ontario Limited operating as Big Basswood Lake Resort - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
A lakeside RV park near Thessalon wants to install a new septic system. The resort is asking Ontario to approve two septic tanks and a disposal bed that would handle about 14,000 litres of sewage daily from cabins and RV sites.
Why This Matters
Live near Big Basswood Lake or use it for recreation? This sewage system will be disposing wastewater into the ground near the lake. If you have concerns about water quality or environmental impacts in the area, now's the time to speak up.
What Could Change
If approved, the resort could install a subsurface sewage disposal system handling nearly 14,000 litres daily. The approval may include conditions for monitoring groundwater and maintaining the system to protect the lake.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed septic system adequate to protect groundwater and Big Basswood Lake?
- What environmental safeguards should be required for sewage disposal near the lake?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation on the Environmental Registry to submit your comments before January 26, 2026.
- You can also email your feedback to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 for more information.