Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

The value of our camps is largely driven by the quality and availability of Galway Lake. The biggest impact to the water quality of the lake are the septic systems of the camps located around the lake. The following videos provide valuable information on septic systems and provide recommendations for using and maintaining the system which will keep the lake clean. Recommendation for frequency of pumping a septic system is every 3  to 5 years.

https://www.rcap.org/to-pump-or-not-to-pump-that-is-the-question/

https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-quick-tip-videos#pump

The GLCA provides reimbursement for septic system pumping up to 1000 gallons.  Odorless Sanitary Cleaners Inc has an agreement with GLCA to pump 1000 gallons for a specific cost. The procedure is to contact Oderless to have them pump your tank then send the receipt/invoice of payment to:

Lois Seyse, GLCA Clerk,

25 Washington Rd 

Scotia, NY 12302

Odorless Sanitary Cleaners can be reached at 518-399-3482.

Your lease lot is within the watershed area of the lake. What you put in the ground makes a difference.

Galway Lake Watershed area indicated by the dark line.

Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) is a volunteer lake monitoring program directed by DEC staff in collaboration with NYS Federation of Lake Associations.

Base map is USGS topography map of the Galway Quad. 2021