Below is an overview of FCBB - Friends of Covehead-Brackley Bays from the view point of Maher Ellaz our water and wastewater Researcher.
Here is a brief overview about the area and water and wastewater systems in general. Learn more about your water and septic systems. Do you know what the setbacks for your Septic systems are/or should be? If not, here is a great illustration showing those setback distances to ensure the safety of the environment and yours !
Keeping your septic system well maintained protects your water and your environment on your property and surrounding residents. Here is a great guide from EPA to give you an overview of your septic system, easy ways to maintain it and prevent costly repairs. Keep your septic functioning....a clogged or non-functioning septic system will cost you money to repair.....Be sure to prevent cloggers or killers in your system. The Average cost to pump is in the $200/dump range while digging is $200/hour plus whatever the fix costs - Pump your septic system every 3-5 years. Did you know that adding more water to your septic systems impacts the system efficiency so those water saving devices saves more than water...it saves your septic system too! Climate Change is a bi-product of human activity and natural resource exploitation. It affects all aspects of our lives and well being. Here are some images predicting sea level rise based on collected data, in the North Shore Community by 2050. Provided by Mr. Peter Nishimura, Provincial Climate Change Adaptation Specialist. Also, here is a simple presentation about Impacts of Climate Change! Thank you for the residents who voiced their opinions and completed our survey. If you weren't able to join us, you can fill the survey online!
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