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Township of Minden Hills

7 Milne Street, Box 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0

Phone: 705-286-1260
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The Building Department is responsible for overseeing and administering Septic System Permits and the Septic Maintenance and Inspection Program for the Municipality.

Mandatory Septic Re-Inspection Program

WSP Canada Inc. is running the septic re-inspection program on behalf of the Township. This program is mandatory and has been started to help preserve and protect surface water and groundwater quality.

For more information or if you have questions please contact the Building Department or WSP Canada Inc., 289-984-0448.

Inspection Schedule Information

The program is scheduled to run from 2021 to 2025. There are approximately 6,000 properties to be inspected and have been divided into five (5) main inspection zones:

2021 Zone A
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2022 Zone B
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Current Year Inspections 2022 - Zone B

Property Owners included in the 2022 Zone B Inspection Schedule will receive the following:

  • Zone B Inspection Letter
  • Township Letter to Property Owner
  • Questionnaire
  • Quick Reference Guide

Future Year Inspections

Property Owners who are not included in the current year Inspection Schedule will receive the following:

  • Program Introduction Letter
  • Township Letter to Property Owner

Fees

Septic Re-inspection Program Fees
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Septic Inspection completed by WSP Canada Inc.

$220.00 per inspection/site visit
Septic Inspection completed by a third party. (Excluding WSP Canada Inc.) $150.00
File Search Request and Response Letter (Part 8) $50.00

On-Site Sewage Systems

Township forms relating to on-site sewage systems are listed below:

  • Procedure for an Application for a Septic System Permit
  • Application for a Review of Septic Disposal System Requirements for Building Additions and Renovations
  • Application for Copy of Septic System and-or Installation Report

Winter Septic Inspection Information

Winter weather affects on-site sewage installation and inspections. Please keep the following information in mind when completing your project timelines:

  • Septic inspections cannot be conducted during the winter months. If the ground is frozen, or there is snow on the ground, the conditions are not right to conduct a proper inspection. When the weather begins to get cold, please ensure there is enough time to arrange for an inspection when you contact our office.
  • Septic inspections are not conducted during the winter months because the function and design of on-site septic systems are highly dependent on construction practices and the proper classification of the native soil on which the system is built.
  • A site visit is required in order to get a septic permit. This requirement varies on a case-by-case basis, it is important to call our office and allow enough time for your permit to be approved.

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