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A privately serviced home means personal independence. It's more than just having no sewer bills, it's an opportunity to really 'live off the land' - off your land - without relying on someone else to take care of your waste. A septic system is also a responsibility. Neglected or over-used, your septic system may affect your water supply and the wells in your community.
Where a failing septic system becomes a matter of public health, remediation is required by law.
All septic systems in Ontario are regulated by the Ontario Building Code. The O.B.C. requires that a Sewage System Permit be obtained prior to construction, installation, extension, enlargement or alteration of any sewage system. A Sewage System Permit is obtainable from your local Public Health Unit. The O.B.C. also requires that a final inspection be carried out before using a new or altered septic system.
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Tuesday, 2008-02-05 2:52 PM