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2019 Water Quality Test Results – 2020 Testing Activities. The FOCA Lake Partners Water Quality testing and the KLCOA Water Quality testing programs have been cancelled for 2020 due to the global pandemic. (refer to letter from FOCA) https://foca.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/LPP-letter-from-MECP-to-FOCA-May-5-2020.pdf Please refer to the attachment for the 2019 Water Quality Testing results https://klcoa-docs.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2019_Sampling_KLCOA_Results_SA_JP_20JUN2020.pdf .
So what can you do to reduce the stress on your septic system and prevent overloading it Never use bleach and minimize antibacterial products in a home with a septic system Never flush wipes of any kind – there is so no such thing as a flushable wipe in a septic system Use regular, good…
The CHA (Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Association) has published a useful article on septic health with particular focus on COVID-19 issues https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HXj9A92RTi2nHZObN2PJmdw7aRJBvFgo/view
The KLCOA Hazard and Navigation Marker Program will continue in 2020. 24 Hazard Markers will be deployed on the most dangerous hazards identified by members and the KLCOA Hazard Marker committee. All markers are tended by KLCOA Volunteers – Largest Cottage Association Program in Ontario. The Hazard Marker Liability Information has been distributed via Posters,…
Over the last few years, it seems that there are more and more abandoned docks pulled up on the shorelines of Big and Little Kennisis. After 60 plus years of property ownership and enjoyment of our lakes, it makes sense that owners have had to replace docks; things just deteriorate. Having said that, most of…
Proposed Septic Re-inspection Bylaw Changes – Suggested Opportunity for Community Input The KLCOA is bringing the following information to our members as both an update and an opportunity for community input. If you wish to give Dysart Council your feedback before the next Council meeting on March 24 and the Environment and Climate Change Committee…