Wastewater
Septic Systems
You are required to obtain permits for the installation or any alteration, extension or repair of an on-site sewage system. Algoma Public Health is the principal authority for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code & Act as they relate to private on-site sewage systems in all areas within the District of Algoma. Please click on the link below in order to obtain further information:
Algoma Public Health Septic Inspection/Application Information
Sewage System Program 2022 – Algoma Public Health:
Water
Private Wells – Drinking Water
Algoma Public Health strongly recommends that all private home owners test their well water 3 to 4 times per year to ensure that the water is safe for consumption.
Water sampling bottles can be obtained at:
- the Township of Plummer Additional Municipal Office, 38 Railway Crescent, Bruce Mines
- the Sault Ste. Marie Public Health Lab, 160 McDougald Street, Sault Ste. Marie
- any Algoma Public Health office
Please follow the link below for further water testing information: