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Huron Expositor, 2009-06-24, Page 19News The Huron Expositor • June 24, 2009 Page 19 ',NO& the 311:A. • Zotltot}X3 nmuH .di SI ondville ratepayers shown two gravity systems and two alternative systems to solve local sewage problem From Page 1 As well, the initial costs are more ex- pensive than alternative methods. She said a modified gravity system would install sewer pipe at a mini- mum excavation depth but the sys- tem isn't guaranteed -for basements, which might require either a lift pump or grinder pump. She said a modified gravity system was installed in Bayfield in the early 2000s. The two alternative methods in- clude the STEG (septic tank effluent gravity system) and the STEP (sep- tic tank effluent pumping system), both of . which involve septic tanks which separate solids from liquids and send the liquids to the sewage system , either by gravity or pump- ing. , Vader said both have limited ex- cavation requirements and are in- stalled in the boulevard, not the middle of the road., "The con is you still have a tank at your house that has to be pumped out every three to 10 years," she said. As well, since the alternative sys- tems have smaller pipes, the pipes can be blocked and the airtight tanks can be subject to corrosion and cre- ate odour. On the STEP system, an alarm will sound if there is a problem with the m PuVader said the varied topography of Egmondville could allow different areas to make different choices. For example, she said the red and dark green areas on the map would bewell served by gravity and wouldn't need a pumping station but the lighter green area would need a pumping station. Vader said the tcchnicar steering committee will continue to study the alternatives with a preferred al- ternative deadline in the fall, when both council and the public will be presented with the details. "We really do want your input. There are a lot of . advantages and disadvantages and we want to know what you think about them," she said to Egmondville residents. Huron East Clerk -Administrator Jack McLachlan told the crowd . that the four alternatives, along with the one preferred by the committee will be voted on by Egmondville resi- dents. A homeowner asked what happens to existing septic systems if the com- munity votes to go with one of the four alternatives. Vader said existing septic systems can't be converted to suit the two alternative collection methods but would be filled in and abandoned with no cost to decommission it. Another homeowner asked how itchell-Seaforth Cable TV Group purchased by three local companies Susan Hundertmark Tuckersmith Communications customers in Seaforth and Hensall will be able to bundle their phone and internet services with cable TV now that Mitchell-Seaforth Cable TV Group has been purchased by Hay Communications . r= Co-operative Ltd, Tuckersmith Commumca- tions Cb -operative Ltd and Quadro Communi- cations Co-operative Inc. As well, Mitchell and Dublin customers will be able to get phone service from Quadro some- time in the new year because of the June 1 purchase. "The opportunity came up and we feel as a group that the, purchase fit very well with the telecommunica- tions side of our business.. It is very exciting," says Sharon Chuter, gen- eral manager of Tuckersmith Com- munications. Chuter says the purchase will al- low the three companies to expand their phone service into areas where they currently can't, including Dub- lin, Mitchell, Blyth, Lucan and Brus- sels. The acquisition by the local telcos was finalized with members of the Ward family, the founders of Ward Cable T.V. Ltd, Grand Bend Cable T.V. Ltd, Mitchell Seaforth Cable T.V. Ltd, and Ezlink Ltd. No immediate changes will be made to any of the companies involved. Steve Ward will remain as general manager of the cable companies, but all parties will begin to investigate sharing of facilities, ,technologies and investments to capitalize on ex- isting and future investments. The Mitchell-Seaforth group of 'Otrivh"Wits.tionipariii39; •HB"vo iai `48 • then • ovnv • `' ers are all local companies. "We are planning to make this a positive change for all involved. Our main concern is a smooth transition for our staff and custom- ers.", Angela Schneider, general manager of Hay Communications. The local telcos are not new to the Digi- tal Television service industry. Recently they launched IPTV services to their customers. "The acquisition of the companies is a fit for a,ll involved, and we look forward to working together to ensure value for both customers and employees," says Sharon Chuter, general manager of Tuckersmith Communications. CANADA WEEK RE AND �"r FLA VEN GT E E AT DUBLIN MERCANTILE 0 Starts Wednesday, June 24M sand ends Wednesday, July 1 5". 30%OFFALL: �- PLAMPSRINTS, MIRRORS & WALL DECORS • • CLOCKS • BEDDING (Quilts, Pillows, Sheets, Skirts, Curtains) 20% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE! (Includes sale items) DUBLIN MERCANTILE 59 Mill Street, Dublin, Ontario • (5191 345-9922 . •• f x " t S • . r 1 „fir ` •. ,'Monday+ to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • * 7 • • ': * Sunday: Noon to 4 P.M. * J`{ r Egmondville residents are supposed to come up with the morieyyto pay for any of the alternatives. Potter said the municipality will let each property owner pay a lump sum or a series of payments over -10- 15 years. Potter added that provincial and/or federal grants will likely continue to be available for sewage projects. "It's reasonable to proceed through the process and wait for the next grant program. Municipalities that were waiting have been most pleased by recent grants. We probably should have been out the gate a few years earlier'for the best results,” he said. Huron East Coun. David Blaney reminded hiin that the municipal- ity had been told inthe past that the province would be cutting off infra- structufe grants , in 2011. 0)NS,k?, • Bert and Carol Reinink GREENHOUSE and Landscaping Mud Ju4 & Family 43079 Hullett IOIcKiilop Rd., R.R. #4 Walton 519-527-0761 Growing Every Year tat earrada Dag n a 4° pots Pri SPECIAL F THE WEE Hanging Baskets ,.,- $2 STAY COOL THIS SUMMER RUUD with Ruud central air conditioning instaflationand service. • PLUMBING &ATING INC. 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