Is there anything as a homeowner that
you need to do?
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What is the Process?
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Staff will be creating files and searching
existing records of the sewage system on your
property
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A Township inspector will be conducting a
visual inspection of your property and
identify:
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Any indication of failure
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Condition of surface vegetation
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General nature of the system (class,
components, type, layout, etc)
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Source of water supply (well, lake, etc)
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Frequency of pump out
Provide a pump report current within
1 year to the inspector (have someone
pump the tank, provide report at your
expense)
Communicate with the inspector or
Township staff any concerns /
questions you may have
Pay the administration fee of $99.00 to
the Township office (Note: this is less
than $20/yr)
Do not worry if the system is old, if it
is in good working condition no
changes are required
Contact Us
Sherri Moore
Deputy Chief Building Official
Phone: 705-487-2171 ext 2120
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oro-medonte.ca
Township of OroMedonte’s Septic
Maintenance Inspection
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Township of
Oro-Medonte’s
Septic
Maintenance
Inspection
Quick Facts about the
Maintenance Inspection
Program
Provincially mandated for all on-site
sewage systems to be inspected if the
property is:
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Within 100m to Lake Simcoe Shoreline
Within a 100m radius of a Municipal
well head
Why has the Province made this
inspection mandatory?
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“Proud Heritage, Excited Future”
Frequently asked Questions
What if there are no records of a
septic system for my property?
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To protect lake health
To protect ground water sources
To protect our drinking water
The Township inspector’s role:
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Notify you as the homeowner by
letter that an inspection will be
conducted within the year
To conduct a visual inspection of your
property once every 5 years
Create an as-built sketch of the septic
location
Provide a summary report for your
septic file that is kept in the municipal
office
Communicate with you to answer
questions you may have
Invoice the fee of $99.00, which is
payable at Township office
If the inspectors are unable to conduct
a visual inspection due to lack of
records then a phase II inspection is
required. A phase II inspection is a
more intensive follow up to locate the
bed and tank. This will require the
services of a licensed installer or
qualified party to perform the
assessment at your expense.
What if I have a steel tank?
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If a steel tank is found on site by the
pumper, the condition will be assessed
and you may be required to obtain a
permit to replace it.
The 100m boundary touches my
property, but my septic system is
outside the 100m, do I still need an
inspection?
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Yes, the legislation states any property
within 100m
I have a treatment unit (tertiary
system) with a maintenance
agreement and therefore yearly
testing and inspection. Do I still need
an inspection?
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Yes, the legislation requires that the
inspection be conducted by a P. Eng,
Architect, qualified inspector or
installer in addition to your reqular
maintenance.
What if there is a problem?
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If a problem is found with the system
you will need to remedy the
deficiencies by obtaining the necessary
permits and approvals. This may
mean you will need to contact a
qualified installer to replace the tank,
repair or replace the bed.
Is there funding money to assist if
there is a problem?
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Yes, for the residents within 100m of
the Lake Simcoe Shoreline, on a first
come first serve basis the Lake Simcoe
Contact the Lake Simcoe Regional
Conservation Authority