Sewage System Upgrade for Cedar Crest Campground - Varty Lake Road
Official title: Lori-Ann Jean Holliday and David Holliday operating as Cedar Crest Cottages and Campground - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
A campground near Varty Lake wants to upgrade its sewage treatment system. The owners are swapping out a smaller pump chamber for a larger one and changing the treatment technology. The new design actually reduces the overall treatment bed area.
Why This Matters
Live near Varty Lake or camp at Cedar Crest? This permit affects how sewage is treated before it enters the ground. If you rely on well water nearby, the treatment system's effectiveness matters to you.
What Could Change
If approved, the campground can install a 9,000-litre pump chamber instead of the current 6,000-litre one. They'll also switch from an Eljen treatment system to a System O nested pipe system. The treatment bed footprint will shrink.
Key Issues
- Is the larger pump chamber appropriate for the site's sewage volume?
- Will the System O nested pipe technology provide adequate treatment?
- Are there concerns about the reduced treatment bed area?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Supporting materials may be available to view in person by contacting the ministry.
- Submit your comments by email to enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 by the deadline.