Wells and Septic Systems
Please note the Township of North Kawartha does not have municipal water or sewer services. It is only private wells and septic systems. Installation and maintenance of private wells and septic systems are the responsibility of the property owner.
Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program |
The Council of the Township of North Kawartha has committed to the implementation of a sewage system maintenance inspecton program commencing the spring of 2014. Upon review of the 2014 program outlined in a Report to Council dated February 2, 2015, it has been determined that the program will continue in 2015. This program will be conducted for all properties throughout the Municipality in phases. The area to be inspected in 2015 will be the north end of Chandos Lake. Residents/property owners who will be included in the program annually will be notified by mail as to the approximate date of inspection. About the ProgramThe objective of the Sewage System Maintenance Program is to aid in keeping our lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater pollution free. All sewage disposal systems in the Township of North Kawartha are private on-site systems and are regulated through the Ontario Building Code. Systems that are improperly maintained, older or outdated or malfunctioning may have a negative impact on the environment, lakes and groundwater. The Council of North Kawartha is committed to the preservation of the environment and natural resources in the area and has intiated the implemenation of this program. The program will commence in May 2014 and continue on a 5 year cycle until all systems 5 years of age and over in the Municipality have been reviewed. The program will be conducted by summer students from May until late August. They will collect information on existing systems and properties and look for visual signs that may indicate that a system may need attention. The Program process will include:
Tips for Keeping Your Sewage Disposal System (Septic) Healthy
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Sewage System Permit Information |
Procedures for completing a sewage disposal system application and the documentation required is also available at the Township office. If you already have a sewage disposal system (septic) on your property and wish to have it reviewed to ensure it will meet the requirements of your building project prior to submitting your building permit, please submit an Application for Existing Sewage System Inspection/Review. Apply for your Permit Online!Form 1 - Application for Existing Sewage System Inspection/Review. |
Water Testing |
Water sample bottles can be picked up from the Municipal Office Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public Health Ontario - Well Water Testing (Private Drinking Water)
About Well Water Testing - 1. Take a Well Water Sample 2. Fill Out the Form 3. Drop off your Sample 4. Get and Understand your results 5. Protect your Well Water Water Sample Drop off locations:
Should you wish to perform further testing (e.g. nitrates, sodium, fluoride, metals, chemicals), you must contact a private laboratory. Find one in this list of accredited laboratories or call Peterborough Public Health for more information. |
Source Water Protection |
To learn how to manage risks and identify actions that you can take to protect your drinking water source please view the Ministry of Ontario Best Practices Source Water Protection |
Simply Safer is Simply Smarter (Peterborough Public Health)
Your Septic System, Friend or Foe (Peterborough Public Health)
Septic 101 (Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association, 222.oowa.org)
Dock Talk Septic Maintenance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI00kFdwcKM (Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations)
Contact Us
Travis Toms
Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer
The Township of
North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0
T. 705-656-5182
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 237
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 237
F. 705-656-4446
Email the Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer