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By Howie Crichton The Review-Mirror Westport's sewage treatment woes over the past couple of years are well known but what has- n't been entirely clear is just how much some resi- dents may have con- tributed to the problem themselves. An analysis of the num- bers for the village's water and wastewater systems for 2014 show that per- haps as much as 40 per cent of the effluent pumped to the sewage lagoons should never have been going there in the first place. Between February and December 2014, when a few years of lackluster operation came to a head with a record-setting wet spring, the Glen Street sewage pumping station received 43,501 cubic meters more volume than the village's wells actually pumped to the water tower. In layman's terms – 9,570,220 gallons. The bulk of the differ- ence came last April through June when 36,449 cubic metres more went to the lagoon than was pumped from town wells. In those 11 months, the village's water wells pumped 73,887 cubic metres to the water tower, but a total of 117,388 cubic metres made it to the sewage lagoons. The source – infiltration from sump pumps and leaky pipes. 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Albert Camus Overlooking Lake, Locks & Falls at Jones Falls, Elgin Exceptional Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Snack Bar Now Open 613-359-5500 Reservations Recommended. HOTEL KENNEY Since 1877 •Continued on page 3 Dirt and the roar of engines dominated the Delta Fair on Friday night during Motor Madness. The stunt driver suc- ceeded in purposely flipping this car seven times. See pages 8 and 9 for more. Photo by Julie Gamble The 185th edition of the Delta Fair brought the community together for four days of entertain- ment and competitions without much disap- pointment about weather. Weather can make or break a fair but this year weather was much on the Delta Agricultural Soci- ety's side, said secretary treasurer William Morris. Attendance at the fair helps to pay the many expenses such an event generates. Over 9500 people went through the gates this weekend with line- ups to get in some times on Saturday which had the best attendance. A torrent of rain and the threat of thunder and lightning cancelled only one event at the grand- stand on Saturday evening. Yuk Yuk comedians on the main stage couldn't get any laughs when organizers cancelled because of the dangers of a sound system in storm. Some new additions to the fair including the Bowmanville Zoo and an illusionist were hits with visitors. Camel rides, and a variety of animals, including a baby tiger, a chinchilla and a zebra were just some of the ani- mals fair visitors could enjoy. "The midway was first class with 17 rides," said Morris who was appre- ciative of a new tent which the operator World's Finest Shows donated to the organiza- tion. The fair also benefit- ted from a Celebrate Ontario grant which enabled additional mar- keting for the event as well as more funds for additional entertainment. With the 185th edition of the fair over, planning for the 2016 fair has already begun for the agricultural society directors. "The hard work of the volunteers, the commit- ment of the community- it's very rewarding to see so many people willing to help. In the end it's the smile on the children's faces" said Morris. Fair blessed with good attendance •Continued on page 3 Up to 40 per cent of volume processed in Westport lagoon is clean groundwater Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin duncan s TV & APPLIANCES Range •Self Clean •Hidden Bake Element •Express-Select® Controls Regular 899.95 Model #CGEF3030PW $ 799 95 Refrigerator •Custom Flex Door™ •Bright LED Lighting •Spillsafe® Shelves Regular 999.95 Model #FGHT1845QP $ 799 95 Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds - Delivery & Set Up Available Portland gearing up for big weekend Volunteers are making final plans for the Big Rideau Lake Associa- tion's 100th Anniversary Celebrations to be held next Saturday, August 8 in Portland. 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