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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
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
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Thomas Nabb - Environmental Health Manager
tnabb@nwhu.on.ca
Service Description:
  • Addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
  • Administers health promotion and disease prevention programs within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts


  • 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)
    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
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 12-27-2024


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