Most of the residents of Ramara rely on septic systems to manage their household wastewater.  Privately owned septic tank systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

Septic Permit

A Septic (sewage) systems under 10,000 Liters per day are regulated by the Ontario Building Code. Any work done to, or that could affect the septic system requires a permit. A permit is required for any installation or alteration to a septic system on your property or under the following conditions

• New house is being constructed;

• Proposed alteration that will affect the capacity of an existing system;

• Change of use that increases the flow of the building;

• Relocating a septic system;

• Installation, repair or addition of a sewage holding tank;

• The system is failing, or

• Site grading or alterations in the vicinity of the septic system

Apply for a Septic Permit

Applying for a septic permit is essentially an application for a building permit to construct a sewage system. Please visit the building permit page for more information on how to apply for a building permit. 

Apply for Building Permit

On-Site Sewage (Septic) Reinspection Program

The Mandatory and Discretionary On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program was initiated by the Township to help preserve and protect surface water and groundwater quality.  Both programs are outlined in The Ontario Building Code and supports the Clean Water Act, 2006 (CWA).  

The Mandatory Re-inspection Program was established in 2017 as the Discretionary Sewage Re-Inspection program was established in 2019 with Bylaw 2019.73.  With both programs, a all properties within the identified mandatory and discretionary inspection program areas will be inspected once every five years. 

Learn more about the On-Site Sewage (Septic) Reinspection Program.

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