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.
Well Aware is a program of Green Communities Canada that helps residential well owners protect their wells.
Private septic systems
KFL&A Public Health is responsible for inspecting private septic systems until December 31, 2020. Please call 613-549-1232 for information on septic systems and approvals.
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