Policy Text:
To ensure small onsite sewage systems and holding tanks cease to be or do not become
significant drinking water threats, where these activities are or would be significant
drinking water threats, the Area Municipalities shall implement a septic system
maintenance inspection program, as required under the Ontario Building Code for
the following areas:
i. In Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal
to ten (10);
ii. Where a Nitrate Issue has been identified, in all Issue Contributing
Areas.