Wastewater | Township of Huron-Kinloss

Municipal Wastewater Systems

The Township of Huron-Kinloss has two sanitary sewer systems servicing the communities of Lucknow and Ripley. Both systems treat waste with stabilization ponds, aerated lagoons and rapid infiltration basins.

The municipality is responsible for the treatment, pipes, and assets in these areas. Homeowners and property owners are responsible for the pipes and assets on their private property.

Find more information and answers to common questions below, or contact the Public Works department at the municipal office.

Contact Information

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 519-395-3735.

Emergency/After Hours: 1-866-299-5199.

Questions and Answers

Billing & Rates

Residences in Lucknow and Ripley pay on annual flat rate for sewer on their property tax bill. See Water and Wastewater Fees under By-laws.

Municipal Wastewater Connection

If you are building in Lucknow or Ripley you are required to connect to the water and wastewater systems. To connect, please contact the municipal office at 519-395-3735.

The Sewer Use By-Law bans the connection of building foundation drains, sump pumps, eaves troughs and/or any other device into municipal sanitary sewers.

Wastewater Summary Reports

For details on each system please click on the annual reports below:

The Municipality of Kincardine services the Huronville Subdivision and Inverlyn Esates. For details on that system, click on the report linke below.

Kincardine Wastewater Report

Rural and Lakeshore Septic Systems

Rural and Lakeshore properties must each have their own septic system to manage wastewater. See below for information on installation and maintenance.

Septic System Permits

All sewage systems with the exception of portable toilets (Class One Pit Privies) require building permits for both new installations and repairs or replacement of existing systems. Please see the Sewage System section of our Permits, Inspections, and Fees page.

Septic Inspection

We care about the environment and know you do as well. The Huron-Kinloss Community Septic Inspection Program is one way we are protecting our surface and groundwater quality.

Every property with a septic system in the Township is required to have their system inspected once in an eight-year cycle or every five years if you're within a Wellhead Protection Area. Learn more on our Septic Inspection Program page.

The cost of this program is included in your property tax bill. There is no additional cost at the time of inspection.

Stormwater

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is responsible for the collection and management of rain water on municipal roadways and allowances via ditches and underground stormwater systems in certain areas.

If you notice a plugged catch basin please enter it on Report a Problem or call the municipal office at 519-395-3735 x133.