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;
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Proposed alteration that will affect the capacity of an existing system;
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Change of use that increases the flow of the building;
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Relocating a septic system;
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Installation, repair or addition of a sewage holding tank;
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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.
On-Site Sewage (Septic) Reinspection Program
The On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program was established in 2011 by the Province of Ontario to help preserve and protect surface water and groundwater quality. The program is outlined in The Ontario Building Code and supports the Clean Water Act, 2006 (CWA) and the Lake Simcoe protection plan
The Discretionary Sewage Re-Inspection program was established in 2019 by Bylaw 2019.73 to identify and resolve potential hazards associated with malfunctioning sewage systems. This program required every property that utilize a sewage system and are within 100 metres of a lake, river, stream or pond as identified in Schedule “A” of Bylaw 2019.73 to be inspected once every five years. The Discretionary Inspection Program was suspended by Council on February 6, 2023.
Learn more about the On-Site Sewage (Septic) Reinspection Program.
Report a Concern
If you think that a septic system is failing or have a concern regarding a septic system, you can report a concern online using our Report a Concern tool. When submitting a concern, please choose 'Septic System Concern.'
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