Sewage Generator
Niagara Region accepts hauled sewage only from approved hauled sewage generators.
Domestic sewage, originating from residential properties is consider "pre-approved". Domestic sewage from non-residential properties and all non-domestic sewage requires approval before a sewage hauler may accept the material for disposal.
Examples of requirements
- Pre-approved (no approval required)
- Septic tanks serve only a single residence
- Holding tank serve only a single household
- Requires approval
- Septic tank serves a business that is primarily washrooms
- Holding tank at a winery, distillery, brewery or industry
- RV resort / trailer park with communal sewage system
To check if the site or generator has already received approval, enter the property address in the search field. If no information is found, email hauledsewage@niagararegion.ca or apply for a generator approval using the application.
Sewage generator application
Complete the application for approval of hauled wastewater from new sources:
- Domestic sources from a non-residential property (such as septic tank or holding tank containing wastewater from normal human activities at a commercial, institutional or industrial location)
- Non-domestic sources (such as wastewater from wineries or processed wastewater)
Hauled sewage is only accepted from approved generators in Niagara. It is the sewage haulers responsibility to ensure that any sewage brought to Niagara Region for disposal is from an approved and registered source with Niagara Region.
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