Private wells and private septic systems
Private wells
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) regulates privately-owned wells. Please contact the local MECP office at 613-549-4000. They can also provide information about well disinfection.
KFL&A Public Health provides free water testing for all private well owners in their service area. The free service tests for bacteria (E. coli and total coliforms). The Odessa Municipal office, 263 Main Street is another location for you to drop off your water sample for testing. Please drop the fresh sample on Monday or on Tuesday morning. It will be delivered to the Public Health lab for testing.
The MECP has a manual for well owners called Water Supply Wells: Requirements and Best Practices.
Private septic systems
Loyalist Township Building Division is responsible for inspecting septic systems and issuing permits for them within Loyalist Township. For applications please visit our on-site sewage permits page.
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