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Sewage System Maintenance Program

A Private Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program has been implemented within certain areas of the County of Brant.

The main purpose of the program is to protect the quality of Ontario's drinking water and environment by identifying malfunctioning onsite sewage systems that may be contributing to the contamination of source water.

Your septic system may be assessed as a significant threat to municipal drinking water sources if you have:

  • a septic system located within 100 metres of a municipal well
  • are in the most vulnerable part of the municipal well's two-year time-of-travel area, or
  • located in an Issue Contributing Area

Property owners will be notified and must retain the services of a qualified person who works with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, or as an Architect or Professional Engineer.

The qualified person must complete an inspection report and provide an inspection certificate outlining the condition of the sewage system.

Reports and forms

  • Existing Septic System Inspection Report 
  • Inspection Certificate 

Map of Vulnerable Areas

To determine if your property is in a vulnerable area, visit the Lake Erie Source Protection Region's Policy Mapping Tool. Enter your address on this page to learn if your property is vulnerable and if so, what are the threats. 

For a comprehensive look at Source Water Protection, visit the Lake Erie Source Protection Region page. 

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