COVID-19 and your septic system |
Follow these tips to help reduce the stress on your septic system:
This is also a good time to inspect the sewage system and make changes on your property that will help prolong the life of your sewage system.
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Building permits for sewage systems and building addition applications
Building permits for sewage systems and building addition applications continue to be accepted and reviewed during COVID-19.
Durham Region Health Department is responsible for approving the design and building of private sewage systems in Durham Region. The City of Oshawa is an exception.
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You need to fill out an application to get a permit for a septic system. The application can be used to get a permit for:
Property Roll Numbers must be filled out on all applications. Complete both the Permit to Construct or Repair form and schedule A Additional resources
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Use the Building Addition application form when a building department asks for our comments. You might need this if you are building an addition and your property has a septic system. Property Roll Numbers must be filled out on all applications. Additional resources
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Give us as much information as you can for the property. This will help us find a record if we have one. This could include:
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Types of sewage systems |
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There are five different kinds of sewage systems.
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Frequently asked questions
For further information contact us at 1-866-845-1868 ext. 4939. |
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