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Sewage System Inspection Fact Sheet

How Do We Get an Inspection Completed?

Cottagers are responsible for hiring a qualified sewage inspector and having their sewage system inspected. Inspections are to be complete by March 31, 2022. Cottagers may work with their neighbors to hire an inspector, potentially saving money. Note, however, that a separate report will still have to be completed for each cottage lot and system.

It is important for the cottager or an alternate who is familiar with all of the sewage systems on the cottage lot to be present during the sewage inspection. The inspector may need to ask questions, see the inside of structures or have water run through fixtures to complete the inspection. The inspector will ask about the number of rooms in each structure, the number of fixtures and the location of underground systems.

The qualified sewage inspector must use and complete all parts of the “Sewage System Inspection Requirements and Report Form” which can be downloaded HERE. Provide a copy of the form or ask your inspector to download the form and complete it during the inspection. All reports must include a completed copy of this form as well as any additional information or documentation that is relevant to your sewage systems.

Reports must be submitted directly to the Algonquin Cottage Lot Program for all sewage system inspections including reports related to remediation. Reports can be submitted by regular mail or email (if they are scanned originals bearing the signature of the inspector).


Submit the reports to:
Algonquin Cottage Lot Program
1350 High Falls Road
Bracebridge ON P1L 0L1
Or by email to algonquin.cottages@ontario.ca