When working correctly, your septic system is a safe and reliable way of treating household waste and wastewater. But just like other parts of your home, septic systems need maintenance, repair and eventual replacement. Failing or improperly maintained septic systems can be a risk to your health, the environment and your property value.
All wells are regulated by the Ministry of Environment. For further information please contact the Ministry of Environment directly.
Applying for a septic permit
The Building Department is now accepting applications for all building permits through CloudPermit. Residents can take advantage of the user-friendly Cloudpermit platform to submit building permit applications online (ca.cloudpermit.com). The streamlined process allows users to upload required documents, monitor application status in real time, and communicate directly with Building Division staff, creating a more convenient, transparent, and efficient permit experience. Cloudpermit is best supported on Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Internet Explorer is not currently supported. If you are having difficulty with Cloudpermit and have verified that you are using one of the supported browsers listed above and have reviewed the Cloudpermit Guide, please contact the Building Division for assistance at 519-534-1400 or by logging a ticket with the support system (upper right hand corner on the Cloudpermit main page).
Caring for your septic system
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Get your septic system pumped every 3 to 5 years.
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Regular inspections every three years helps prevent problems. Keep records of your septic maintenance and get your septic tank filter checked and cleaned every year.
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Don't pour down the drain cooking oils, food waste, chemicals, and harsh cleaning products.
More information
The Health Unit provides water sampling services to homeowners. Homeowners can drop samples of at Town Hall located at 315 George St. in Wiarton. A courier will pick up water samples for testing every Wednesday at approx. 9:50 am.
You can obtain more information including videos and fact sheets about private water testing and the importance of protecting your well water by visiting the Public Health Unit website.
