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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 11 They're a potential health hazard, councillors told Stormwater ponds causing concern, council hears By Kay Langmuir Port Perry Star Standing water in stormwater management ponds is a potential health hazard that's worry- ing many local residents, says Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce. Councillor Pearce noted recently that a num- ber of residents are wor- ried that the ponds are a breeding ground for algae, bacteria, and mosquitoes, which can carry the deadly West Nile Virus now believed to be in Durham Region. Although the ponds naturally flush themselves out during rains, stagnant water becomes a problem during periods of drought. Design standards for storm-water management systems may have to be upgraded to make devel- opers responsible for installing recirculating pumps or fountains to keep the water moving, Councillor Pearce said. The retrofitting of cur- rent stormwater ponds, such as those in Port Perry's Victorian Village and Canterbury Common subdivisions, might be also accomplished through wind-powered or | solar-powered agitators, rather than traditional electric pumps, council- lors suggested. Township officials ponder new provincial sewage regulations Scugog Council continues to worry about fallout from the province's draft Nutrient Management Act, which would ban land application of untreated sewage for at least five years. "I'm afraid that, across the province, what's meant as a good and positive step is not going to be a good and positive step," Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt told council's Environmental, Fire and Safety committee Monday. Mayor Moffatt suggested there likely isn't enough available capacity in sewage treatment facilities to handle sewage pumped from septic tanks. The munici- pality should ask Durham Region officials to assist in determining the number of septic tanks in the township and how fre- quently they're pumped, he advised. The mayor said he's also concemed that septic tanks can be designed with a draining device that bleeds off some of the tank's contents underground so the tank doesn't have to be emptied as fre- quently, which results in a cost-saving to the owner. Local homeowners on septic systems have endured sharp rises in pump-out fees in recent months as a result of new provincial regulations. Ward 4 Councillor David Dietlein, chairman of the environmental commit- tee, suggested homeowners should explore ways to solve the septic disposal problem themselves, such as composting toilets. ~ Kay Langmuir SAFEGUARDING ONTARIO'S ELECTRICITY FUTURE Questions about Ontario's new electricity market? CALL 1-888-668-4636 To receive your free information brochure which explains: ° Why our electricity system is changing °c How the new system will work c What competition will mean for consumers or visit our website at www.est.gov.on.ca Ontario Colour this Vampire as carefully as you can. Then bring him to the Port Perry Star Building at 188 Mary Street in Port Perry GLCRTIVIT IVI [RVI IF: WoT dP ZN oT (o1V/Te [Ye HN o3; THE PORT PERRY STAR OFFICE CENTRE. Don't forget to fill out your name, phone a [V[aloT Tar: Tale Rs TeT=D Po. |. Carry a flashlight 2. ' and wear reflective strips on Your costume. MALLONVEEN SA costumes that. are Don't wear 3. Never go inside a too confining stranger's or could make house or You trip. cal. PEIN IES : Name: 4 Don't eat any * candy until you et home and have Phone: youl parents inspect it. Age: There are two age categories... 5 and under and 6 to 9 years old. Entry deadline is Saturday, October 28. Prizes will be awarded Tuesday, October 31, 2000. Remember, the best colouring job wins! Have a safe and Happy Halloween! LL TES HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR CIGD IE CRO TTH TA (GT following scary husinesses... NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD 391 Regional Rd #21 Utica 905-985-1068 BARBER RICK'S STYLIST 50 Water Street Port Perry 905-985-2543 THE FRAMER'S GALLERY 237 Queen Street Port Perry 905-985-2543 THE VICTORIAN HAIR SALON Tuesday-Thursday, 900 am. - 500 p.m Friday - 900 am - 1.00 pm Port Perry 905-985-3693 JERRY'S TRUCK SERVICE Corner Brock St and Hwy 7 & 12 RR #4, Port Perry 905-985-8486 SIGN WORKS 180 Casimir St Port Perry 905-985-0802 NORTHPORT TIRE & TRUCK RENTALS 1511 Reach Rd Port Perry 905-985-8054 IVES FLORIST 166 Water St Port Perry 905-985-2525 EDP SECURITY SYSTEMS 5402 Main St, Suite 216 Stouffville 905-985-6400 PERRY ANN'S 189 Queen St Port Perry 905-985-0143 JACKSON WATER CONDITIONING RR#5 Woodville 1-800-721-4921 |