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Program:
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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Sewage and Land Development
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-3147
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-830-5978
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Crisis:
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1-807-468-7109
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After Hours:
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1-866-475-6505
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Fax:
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807-468-4970
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Thomas Nabb - Environmental Health Manager
tnabb@nwhu.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Service - All permits and searches associated with fees; None - Class 1 systems (privies and most portable toilets)
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/27/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141998
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