Private Sewage Systems
The Private Sewage System Program ensures site-appropriate design and installation of onsite or decentralized sewage systems in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý. Under , public health inspectors issue permits and inspect the installation of new private sewage systems, and investigate complaints related to existing systems.
The Ministry of Health is responsible for .
The cities of Regina, Saskatoon, Lloydminster and the Global Transportation Hub Authority as well as the are administering and enforcing .
It should be noted that apply to sewage disposal systems in shoreland development areas. Please review these regulations before constructing a private sewage system near a water body.
Province-wide Approvals
In ±¦ÍþÌåÓý, the ministry of Health is responsible for (the Act) and pursuant regulations such as , and . These regulations allow for the local authority to determine whether an alternative is equivalent to a prescriptive requirement. The administration and enforcement of the Act and regulations largely rests with the acting as local authorities. However, for The Plumbing Regulations and in some cases The Private Sewage Works Regulations, the cities of Regina, Saskatoon and Lloydminster as well as the Global Transportation Hub Authority have been appointed as local authorities.
Public Health Complaints
Concerns or inquiries about plumbing and/or sewage disposal systems may be directed to the public health inspector in your area.