Municipality of Emerson – Franklin, Manitoba
· adopted 2016-06-14
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WASTEWATER LAGOON ACCESS POLICY
Resolution #175-16 June 14th, 2016
Purpose: This policy is intended to provide access control to Dominion City & Emerson
Wastewater Lagoon used by the public for the purpose of discharging septage collected
within the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin in compliance with the Provincial
Environment Code of Practice and Federal requirements.
DEFINITIONS:
Hauler - Any commercial or civilian based equipment hauling sewage to the Dominion
City & Emerson Lagoon.
Sewage Generator - Any commercial or civilian based generators of sewage which is
taken to the Dominion City & Emerson Lagoon.
POLICY:
1. Activities at Municipal Wastewater Lagoons must be in compliance with Federal,
Provincial and Municipal Codes of Practice and regulatory requirements. As a
result, this policy establishes control over access to these facilities.
2. All users of Dominion City & Emerson Municipal Wastewater Lagoons will be
required to enter into a Sewage Dumping Agreement to ensure that disposal
activities are controlled, monitored, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
3. Any Hauler or Sewage Generator violating these regulations will be held liable for
damages caused by any illegal activities carried out at these septage dumping
sites.
4. Call-Ins to Municipality of Emerson-Franklin's "Utilities On Call" 204-746-5380 are
required for EVERY visit prior to:
4.1
Dominion City & Emerson Lagoon Sites Entry
4.2
Unloading Sewage
4.3
Additional information to be provided includes:
4.3.1
Time
4.3.2
Date
4.3.3
Site Location
4.3.4
Hauler Name & Contact Information
4.3.5
Sewage Generator & Contact Information
4.3.6
Volume
5. Any Hauler or Sewage Generator found on a Dominion City or Emerson Lagoon
site without calling the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Offices or "Utility On Call"
prior to dumping will be subject to:
5.1
A warning letter on first offence
5.2
A $500.00 fine on second offence
5.3
A $1000.00 fine on third offence and will be barred from Lagoon sites.
PROCEDURE:
1. Prior to any dumping all users must contact the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin
to confirm the nature of activities and verify that a current agreement is in place.
2. Call-Ins to the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Offices or "Utilities on Call" 204-
746-5380 are required for EVERY visit prior to:
2.1
Dominion City & Emerson Lagoon Site Entry
2.2
Unloading Sewage
2.3
Additional information to be provided includes:
2.3.1
Time
2.3.2
Date
2.3.3
Site Location
2.3.4
Hauler Name & Contact Information
2.3.5
Sewage Generator & Contact Information
2.3.6
Volume
3. Any Hauler or Sewage Generator found on a Municipality of Emerson-Franklin
Lagoon site without calling "Utilities on Call" prior to dumping will be subject to:
3.1
A warning letter on first offence
3.2
A $500.00 fine on the second offence
3.3
A $1000.00 fine on third offence and will be barred from all Lagoon sites