Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Sewage and Land Development - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Sewage and Land Development

Organizations:	Northwestern Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Health Programs for Professionals

Description of Services:	Delivers the Part 8 Private Sewage Disposal Program under the Ontario Building Code Act Provides inspections and issues permits for sewage systems Provides information to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on suitability for sewage disposal/treatment for new lots and land development sites Performs inspections for consents, subdivisions, minor variances and other zoning-related issues Investigates complaints about malfunctioning sewage systems Conducts file searches and inspections of newly severed lots and land development sites on the suitability for sewage disposal/treatment Carries out duties in partnership with: Lake of the Woods District Property Owners Association Inc Ministry of the Environment (Ontario) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Municipalities


Fees:	Service - All permits and searches associated with fees; None - Class 1 systems (privies and most portable toilets)

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	No restrictions

Application:	File Search Requires submission of fee with completed application; forms available at office or online Sewage Permit Owner obtains copy of Sewage Permit Process Backgrounder & Guide and Sewage Permit Application; available online or at office Requires submission of fee, (Fee varies depending on permit type). completed permit application, laboratory results for design soils and a copy of complete property survey Application is reviewed by Inspector to determine compliance with the Code and to ensure all required information is submitted Failed inspections may require a re-inspection at standard rates Owner or representative required to be on site during all inspections Completed sewage system requires final inspection Owner receives Certificate of Completion within fifteen days of final approval

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-468-3147

Toll-Free:	1-800-830-5978

Crisis:	1-807-468-7109

After Hours:	1-866-475-6505

Fax:	807-468-4970


Website:	www.nwhu.on.ca

Address:	210 First St N Kenora, ON P9N 2K4

Location:	Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Thomas Nabb - Environmental Health Manager tnabb@nwhu.on.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/27/2024

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