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Wastewater Management District - On-Site Septic Systems
***NOTICE:Due to a backlog of applications for the Municipality's Wastewater Management Program (Septic System Program) the Municipality will not be accepting any new applications after Friday, February 4, 2022. We will reassess once the backlog is cleared. Please note that 2022 is the final year for the program. |
The Municipality’s Wastewater Management Project aims to improve wastewater management through regulation of the design, construction, installation, use, maintenance and operation of wastewater systems in the interest of public health and safety and environmental protection.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS GET?
Project participants receive an appropriately designed on-site sewage disposal system with a portion of the cost covered by federal, provincial and municipal funding. The Municipality operates and maintains the on-site sewage disposal systems of participants for a period of seven (7) years, subject to an operating and maintenance fee, after which time the full responsibility for the system shall be transferred to the Owner.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
Fees for participation in the WWMD Project include:
- A one-time installation charge of $5,800*which must be paid in the following manner:*
- A non-refundable $500 deposit prior to theMunicipality arranging for an Engineer to conduct the site assessment;*
- Balance of payment of $5,300 due in advance of the Municipality proceeding with construction ofthe system.
- An annual operation and maintenance(O&M) fee of $250* which shall be billed at $62.50 per quarter.
*Fees may vary as noted in By-Law 62 Owner.
DO I QUALIFY?
- Is the dwelling located within the boundaries of the Wastewater Management District (RichmondCounty excluding Potlotek FirstNation Reserve)?
- Is the dwelling owner-occupied and the primary residence?
- Is the dwelling serviced by an existing on-site septic system?
- Is the dwelling’s on-site septic system malfunctioning (a direct or untreated discharge of grey or black water from the home)?
If you answered NO to any of the questions above then you do NOT qualify.
NOTE: Housing Nova Scotia has funding programs that can help eligible home owners with the cost of repairing or replacing malfunctioning on-site septic systems. Please contact your local office toll free at 1-844-424-5110 or visit https://housing.novascotia.ca
HOW DO WE APPLY?
APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2022.
