Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Sewage and Land Development

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Health Hazard is a 24-hour line to report health hazards
Permits are required for all sewage system installations and alterations with the exception of most Class 1 systems (portable and pail toilets)

Program:

Sewage and Land Development

Organization:

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

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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

Hours:

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

Public 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 / Target Population:

No restrictions

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Kenora and Rainy River

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