Septic System Installation & Replacement in Orillia, Ontario

Quick Answer Septic installation and replacement in Orillia, Ontario, for homes and cottages on private septic systems outside the City sewer service, including properties near Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe.

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Septic systems in Orillia

Orillia sits between Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Properties on City sewers are exempt from the City’s septic program, so a private septic system matters mainly on rural and lakeshore lots outside the sewer service. The City’s water and sewer services page explains which properties are connected.

The City lists septic installations and changes among the work that needs a building permit under the Ontario Building Code. Applications go through the City’s e-permit portal and include a Schedule 2 installer form, and the system is inspected before it is backfilled.

Orillia also runs a Septic Maintenance Program, in which private systems are inspected every 5 years. Properties on City sewers are exempt, as are systems installed within the past 2 years and advanced treatment units with a current service agreement and annual reports. If a system fails, the owner receives a report listing repairs and a deadline, and the City may issue an Order to Comply. A system that has failed must be repaired or replaced.

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What We Cover

Septic Installation, Replacement and Repair in Orillia

Contractors in our network handle the installation side of septic work.

New Septic System Installation

A new system for a new build, a cottage, an addition, or a lot that has never had one. It starts with a permit and a designed system.

Septic System Replacement

When a tank, bed or whole system has reached the end of its life or no longer meets the Building Code, a replacement is designed and permitted.

Leaching Bed Repair

Soggy ground, odours over the bed, or sewage backing up after a pump-out often point to the leaching bed rather than the tank.

Good to Know

Pumping, cleaning and clogged drains

Looking for pumping, tank cleaning, or a clogged drain? Those are a different trade, and this site does not refer them. A local septic pumping company is the right call for a full tank or a blocked line. Come back if a pump-out shows the system itself has failed and needs repair or replacement.

Common Questions

Septic Installation FAQ — Orillia, Ontario

Do I need a permit to replace a septic system in Orillia?

The City of Orillia lists septic installations and changes as work that needs a building permit under the Ontario Building Code. A replacement is a change to your sewage system, so plan on a permit. Applications go through the City’s e-permit portal, and the City’s Building Division can confirm what your project needs.

How often are septic systems inspected in Orillia?

Under the City’s Septic Maintenance Program, private systems are inspected every 5 years. Properties on City sewers, systems installed within the past 2 years, and advanced treatment units with a current service agreement and annual reports are exempt. Check the City’s program page to see whether your property is covered.

What happens if my Orillia septic system fails the City inspection?

The owner receives a report listing the repairs needed and a deadline, and the City may issue an Order to Comply. A failed system must be repaired or replaced, and the work needs a building permit.

Is my Orillia property on a septic system or on City sewer?

Many properties inside the urban area are on City sewers, while rural and some lakeshore properties have private septic systems. The City’s water and sewer services page explains which properties are connected. If you are on City sewer, this page does not apply to you.

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