Two meetings in two days about Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) at Trinidad Town Hall that you might want to attend. At the Trinidad Bay Watershed Council meeting 6:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be a presentation and discussion about a program to assist homeowners with failing septic systems in the Parker , lower Luffenholtz and Joland Creeks. Even if you’re not in the priority areas, there will be information about strategies to finance upgrades for your system.
Then on Tuesday the 26th, the County will be presenting their draft Onsite Wastewater Local Agency Management Plan. Please see the County Meeting notice for more information about that 6:00 p.m. meeting. The County will be accepting input about the draft regulation for OWTS in unincorporated areas of Humboldt County.
The City of Trinidad already has an OWTS Operating Permit system in place requiring regular inspections and maintenance of systems. With similar requirements for septic systems in Westhaven, we can look forward to cleaner beaches and better water quality in the creeks. Be proactive and make sure your system is operating properly. Join your neighbors at one or both meetings. Eradicate beach postings for bacterial contamination!