Sewage System Approval for Big Basswood Lake RV Resort
Official title: 2791488 Ontario Limited operating as Big Basswood Lake Resort - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
An RV park and cabin resort near Thessalon wants to install a new septic system. The proposal includes two septic tanks and a disposal bed handling about 13,900 litres of sewage daily. Ontario's environment ministry is asking for public input before deciding whether to approve it.
Why This Matters
Live near Big Basswood Lake? This affects you. A new septic system for an RV resort could impact local groundwater and the lake itself. If you rely on a private well or use the lake, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the resort could install two septic tanks and a subsurface disposal bed. The system would handle nearly 14,000 litres of sewage daily from RVs and cabins. Conditions may be attached to protect groundwater.
Key Issues
- Should the sewage disposal system be approved for this RV resort?
- What environmental protections should be required for groundwater and the lake?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note the ERO number 025-1401 for your submission.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with the ERO number in your message.
- You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include the ERO number 025-1401 in your email or letter