Water / Septic System Approval

Septic System Approval (for Greater Than 4546 L Per Day) - Commercial: Normally medium to large commercial establishments in unserviced areas will require a Certificate of Approval for the septic system (eg. Motels, large restaurants, trailer parks, etc.). Daily sewage flow to be determined using the Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Water and Sewerage Systems issued by the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Septic System Approval (for Less Than 4546 L Per Day) and Well Approval: A building lot in an unserviced area must be approved for the installation of a sewage disposal system and well. Plot plans and specifications for the installation of the disposal system and well are to be prepared by an Approved Designer.
Backfill Authorization: A Backfill Authorization / Certificate of Approval is issued when the Environmental Health Officer has inspected the sewage disposal system and it appears to comply with the approved plot plans and specifications.
Registration as an Approved Designer: Individuals who want to perform the design function - site evaluation for the location and design of private sewage disposal (flow less than 4546L/day) and water supply systems must register with the Government Service Centre.
Water Supply Testing - Private: Bacteriological analysis of private water samples will be performed on a demand basis. Water samples must be collected in approved containers that are available from all Government Service Centre offices throughout the Province. It is critical to follow the directions contained on the form provided with the water sample collection container.
Well Approval: See Septic System Approval (for Less Than 4546 L Per Day) and Well Approval