Sewer gases are a natural product found in the sanitary sewer system. Broken pipes, dry taps and incorrect plumbing connections can allow gases to enter your home. Contact the County of Brant.
Wastewater
The County of Brant Wastewater System collects and treats wastewater generated by users connected to the system. This includes residential, commercial, institutional and industrial properties.
The system includes service connection pipes (connecting private property lines to mainline sewer), mainline sewers, manholes, pumping stations/ force mains and treatment facilities.
The County of Brant operates four wastewater systems. These systems are located in Paris, Cainsville, St. George and the Industrial Park located by the Brantford Airport. The systems consist of approximately 90 km of sanitary sewer, more than 1,700 manholes, more than 5,600 service connections, six sanitary sewage pumping stions and four wastewater treatment facilities.
Wastewater services include
- Sewage treatment
- Pump station operations
- Wastewater collection system operations
- Regulate discharges to wastewater system
- Odour complaints
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is currently contracted by the County of Brant to operate the County's wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and provide Overall Responsible Operator and Operator in Charge services for the wastewater collection systems.
Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw
The County of Brant wastewater treatment facilities are designed to service households with normal domestic wastewater. They cannot efficiently remove the toxic pollutants contained in some of the water produced by business, industries and institutions.
Discharges that do not meet the requirements outlined in the Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw may have serious consequences for public health and safety, municipal infrastructure and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there a sewer odour in my home?
There is a manhole cover off in front of my house. Who will replace it?
Contact the County of Brant.
Where does my water go when it goes down the drain?
What can I safely pour down the sink or toilet?
Water is the only recommended product that should go down the sink. It's important to only flush the 3 P's: pee, poop and toilet paper. View our 3 P's infographic (PDF).
There has been a gasoline spill in front of my home, who should I speak to?
Call 9-1-1 and give as much information as possible including type of vehicle, amount spilled, and address.
Who do I tell about someone dumping things in the catch basin on the street?
Contact the County of Brant and give as much information as possible.
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