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Eligibility Fact Sheet Algonquin Cottage Program

3. Sewage Systems

Section 4.3 of the cottage lot policy outlines the eligibility requirements related to sewage systems on your cottage lot. Sewage systems include all septic and wastewater systems including grey water systems, outhouses, septic tanks, tile beds, etc.

The first eligibility requirement relates to any sewage systems currently located less than 15m from the water’s edge. All sewage systems must be located within the cottage lot boundary and at least 15 m from the water’s edge (at spring levels). Any systems that do not meet these requirements must be relocated or removed. The relocation of an existing system or the placement of a new (replacement) system will require a permit from the local septic authority (except for an outhouse) as well as a work permit from the Ministry (Ontario Parks).

The second eligibility requirement is that a sewage system inspection must be completed for all sewage systems on the cottage lot. Cottagers must hire a qualified inspector and have an inspection completed prior to March 31, 2022. The Ministry must be copied on all inspection reports. Sewage system inspections conducted prior to October 2016 will not be accepted.

Please see the Sewage Systems Inspection Fact Sheet.