This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.
2025 Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting
The Township of Douro-Dummer will host its annual Santa Claus Parade in the Village of Warsaw on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
This year the theme is “Home for the Holidays”. The parade will depart from the Warsaw Public Works Depot (1402 County Road 4) at 5:00 p.m., and travel south to the Township Office, where Santa Claus will park his sleigh.
Following the parade, please join us at Millennium Park beside the Township Office (894 South Street) for hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas music, the tree lighting ceremony, and a visit with Santa.
If your family, team or business would like to enter a float in the parade, please complete the float registration form.
For more information click here.
Notice of Yard Waste Bin Closure – Effective November 28, 2025
The Township of Douro-Dummer wishes to advise residents that the yard waste bin located at the Warsaw Public Works Garage will be available for use until 1:00 pm on Friday, November 28, 2025.
After this date, the bin will be removed for the season. Residents are encouraged to dispose of any remaining yard waste prior to the closure date.
For more information click here to read the full news release.
The Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24), Division C, Subsection 1.10.2. - Mandatory (Sewage System) Maintenance Inspection Program, requires mandatory inspection of sewage systems every 5 years if they pose a significant drinking water threat under the Clean Water Act.
The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) has identified certain sewage systems in The Township of Douro-Dummer as significant threat areas requiring inspection in 2025. Property owners affected by these regulations will receive notification from the Township Building Department, detailing the 2025 inspection requirements and specifying the scheduled date for their inspection.
As part of the inspection process, the Building Department requires that a questionnaire be completed prior to your scheduled inspection. A link to the questionnaire has been provided below. Should you require a printed copy, please visit the front counter at the Township Office to request one.
Questionnaire - Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program
Step 1 - Note your date of Inspection & Complete the Questionnaire
If you are unable to complete the questionnaire online, please contact the Building & Planning Administrator as soon as possible. You can request a paper copy by mail or complete it at the Township office.
Step 2 - Preparation & Inspection
Preparation
You need to expose the lids of your sewage system before 8:30 a.m. on the Monday of the week of your scheduled Inspection.
(There is an additional fee if you do not complete this step prior to your inspection week- program fees are listed below)
The property owner is responsible for locating the sewage system(s) on their property and uncovering the earth of the tank lids if applicable. If you require assistance locating the lids or uncovering them please contact a local sewage system service company to assist you.
Inspection
You do not need to be present during the inspection.
We cannot accommodate specific inspection date requests due to our scheduling requirements.
An Inspector will visit your property during the week indicated on your notice. The inspection will be completed during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday). The Inspector will be carrying identification and will identify themselves to anyone who may be present.
Photos may be taken during this process to note site observations.
Important - Do not pump out your system!
Do NOT have your tank pumped out prior to the inspection.
A reasonably full, operational tank is required in order to conduct a proper inspection and to determine the overall health of your tank.
If your tank is scheduled to be pumped out before your date of inspection, please contact us immediately! We will do our best to get to your property prior the pump out.
Fees for the Mandatory Sewage System Inspection Program - Source Water Protection Zone
Fees are based on two types of inspections: Type 1 Inspections, and Type 2 Inspections
An invoice will be provided to the property owner by mail following the completion of the inspection(s) and it is payable by the end of 2025. Unpaid amounts will be added to the tax account for the following year to be collected in accordance with the Building Code Act.
Mandatory Sewage System Inspection Program- Source Water Protection Zone Fees
For more information on Drinking Water Source Protection or the Clean Water Act please contact Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) at otonabeeca@otonabeeconsersation.com or by phone at 705-745-5791
If you have questions about the Mandatory Sewage System Inspection Program - Source Water Protection Zone please contact the Building Department using the contact information on this page.
Contact Us
Township of Douro-Dummer
Address: 894 South Street,
P.O. Box 92, Warsaw
Ontario, K0L 3A0
T. 705-652-8392
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8785
F. 705-652-5044
Sign up to our Newsletter
Stay up to date on the Township's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters.
