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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Sewage and Land Development

Sewage and Land Development

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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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807-468-3147
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1-807-468-7109
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1-866-475-6505
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Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
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Fax: 807-468-4970
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

File Search

  • Requires submission of fee with completed application; forms available at office or online


Sewage Permit

  • Owner obtains copy of Sewage Permit Process Backgrounder & Guide and Sewage Permit Application; available online or at office

  • Requires submission of fee, (Fee varies depending on permit type). completed permit application, laboratory results for design soils and a copy of complete property survey

  • Application is reviewed by Inspector to determine compliance with the Code and to ensure all required information is submitted

  • Failed inspections may require a re-inspection at standard rates

  • Owner or representative required to be on site during all inspections

  • Completed sewage system requires final inspection

  • Owner receives Certificate of Completion within fifteen days of final approval

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

No restrictions

Fees

Service - All permits and searches associated with fees; None - Class 1 systems (privies and most portable toilets)

Contacts

Thomas Nabb - Environmental Health Manager
tnabb@nwhu.on.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Delivers the Part 8 Private Sewage Disposal Program under the Ontario Building Code Act
  • Provides inspections and issues permits for sewage systems
  • Provides information to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on suitability for sewage disposal/treatment for new lots and land development sites
  • Performs inspections for consents, subdivisions, minor variances and other zoning-related issues
  • Investigates complaints about malfunctioning sewage systems
  • Conducts file searches and inspections of newly severed lots and land development sites on the suitability for sewage disposal/treatment
Carries out duties in partnership with:
  • Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association Inc
  • Ministry of the Environment (Ontario)
  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • Municipalities
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
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