Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program 2026
The Township of Algonquin Highlands is implementing a Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program (SSMIP) for its residents to help preserve and protect surface water and groundwater quality, in accordance with By-Law No. 2026-41.
The program will consist of inspecting all properties within the Township serviced by one or more on-site sewage systems up to 10,000l/day in accordance with the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg.163/24). All existing on-site sewage systems regulated by the Ontario Building Code will be inspected for malfunction, deterioration, misuse, and overall compliance with Part 8.9 of the Ontario Building Code. The program will identify any operation and maintenance issues that could pose possible risk to human and environmental health.
The Septic Maintenance Inspection Program is based on the Discretionary Inspection guidelines provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and in conjunction with the requests of the Township of Algonquin Highlands.
Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 sewage systems, as defined by the Ontario Building Code:
Class 1: Earth Pit Privy, Privy Vault, Outhouse
Class 2: Greywater System
Class 3: Cesspool
Class 4: Septic Tank and Leaching Bed System (Including Tertiary Systems)
Class 5: Holding Tank
The program will be administered by Township staff, with inspections scheduled to begin in June of 2026 for properties with Roll Numbers beginning with 4621-001.
You can find full program details and additional resources here.
For more information, please email septic@algonquinhighlands.ca or call 705-489-2379, Ext. 371.
Contact Us
Township of Algonquin Highlands
1123 North Shore Road
Algonquin Highlands, ON
K0M 1S0
705-489-2379
info@algonquinhighlands.ca
Fax: 705-489-3491
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