Mandatory Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program - Source Water Protection Zone

• Review your information package carefully
• Mark your week of inspection in your calendar.
• Complete the online Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program Questionnaire as soon as possible (Due June 21, 2025)

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.

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.

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 are based on two types of inspections: Type 1 Inspections, and Type 2 Inspections

• Type 1 Inspection: the property owner has completed the questionnaire on time, and the lids to the sewage system are exposed for the inspection
• Type 2 Inspection: the property owner fails to complete the questionnaire, or they do not uncover the sewage system lids by the date of the inspection, or if a second inspection/site visit is required.

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

• Type 1 Inspection: $75
• Type 2 Inspection: $300

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.