Ottawa Septic System Office

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Qualified septic engineers

List of registered designers/engineers with the Professional Engineers Association of Ontario

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Septic Separation Distance

Minimum separation distances for leaching or filter beds.

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Septic Regulations

Private sewage systems are regulated under Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and are defined as buildings.

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Ontario Building Code

The Ontario Building Code is administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

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SepticSmart! Handbook

Document focusing on conventional and advanced treatment systems.

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Well records

Private Wells are regulated by the Ministry of the Environment

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