Health Board Approves Wamsutta Ave Septic Variance
The Halifax Board of Health approved a revised septic design for 19 Wamsutta Avenue after an engineer addressed a resident's stormwater drainage concerns.
Board of Health · Meeting of October 21, 2026
HALIFAX — The Halifax Board of Health approved a revised septic design for 19 Wamsutta Avenue after an engineer addressed a resident's stormwater drainage concerns. The board voted unanimously on eight local upgrades and variances for the property after the design team added a component to route runoff to the rear of the lot. Members said the design "addressed the residents' concerns" and that the resident was satisfied with the outcome.
The board also ratified agent approvals for six other disposal works permits and cleared roughly $58,672 in Public Health Excellence Grant Account items, including a $46,855.89 state refund and $7,416.66 paid to Kathy Evans. The board additionally approved a 2026 septic hauler permit for Maccini Septic Services and signed off on $583.33 in October nursing services.
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