Septic Savvy: Enhancing Your Property & Protecting Water
A free workshop for Lake George watershed property owners
Event Details:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5 - 8 p.m.
Lake George Town Hall | 20 Old Post Rd., Lake George, NY
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About the Workshop
Your septic system plays an important role in protecting your property, your community and Lake George.
Join the Lake George Association (LGA), Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York (CWICNY), Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (WCSWCD), Adirondack Council and local experts for a free workshop designed to help property owners better understand their septic systems — from routine maintenance and inspection requirements to system upgrades and available financial assistance.
Whether you have questions about how your septic system works, need to prepare for an inspection, are considering an upgrade or replacement, or simply want to know how to better maintain your system, Septic Savvy will connect you directly with experts and resources that can help.
Register Today
The workshop is free, but registration is required.
While there is no virtual option for attendance, a detailed summary will be posted shortly after the workshop's conclusion to the LGA blog.
What You'll Learn
During the workshop, experts will cover:
- Septic system fundamentals — how your system works, maintenance best practices and signs of potential problems
- Lake George septic inspection requirements — what property owners need to know about the Lake George Park Commission's Mandatory Septic Inspection Program
- Replacement and upgrade options — technologies and approaches available for improving septic-system performance
- Funding and financing opportunities — resources that may help qualifying property owners offset the cost of septic-system improvements
- Protecting water quality — how properly functioning septic systems help reduce nutrients and other contaminants entering groundwater and nearby waterways
You'll also have opportunities to ask questions and speak directly with participating experts and organizations.
Workshop Schedule
5–5:30 p.m. | Welcome, Resource Tables & Refreshments
Arrive, grab some pizza and refreshments, and connect with participating organizations.
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Presentations
Hear from local experts on septic maintenance, inspections, financial assistance, system upgrades and water quality.
7:30–8 p.m. | Questions & Resources
Ask questions and speak individually with presenters and participating organizations.
Featured Experts & Resources
The workshop will bring together representatives from the Lake George Association and Lake George Waterkeeper, CWICNY, Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District, Lake George Park Commission, Warren County Planning, Adirondack Council, and Infiltrator Water Technologies.
Topics and resources will include the New York State Septic System Replacement Fund, financial assistance available through the LGA's Lake Impact Fund, and financing opportunities available to qualifying property owners through Adirondack Trust Company and Glens Falls National Bank.
Funding Partners
The LGA's Lake Impact Fund has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (LC00A01141-0) to NEIWPCC in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
We also thank the Wright Family Foundation for their generous donation to the Wastewater Homeowner Grants.
Presented in Partnership
Lake George Association | Lake George Waterkeeper | Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York | Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District | Adirondack Council
