By-law 22-2025 - Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary and Storm Sewers
Petrolia, Ontario
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Written approval of this by-law was given by Mayor Decision dated the 23rd day of June 2025
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PETROLIA
BY-LAW NUMBER 22-2025
A By-Law to regulate the installation and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers
contributing to the Corporation's sewers;
prohibit, regulate and define inspection requirements for the discharge of wastes into the
Corporation's sewer works;
and
provide for the imposition of related surcharges and penalties.
______________________________
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia has previously provided regulation for the
installation and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers and regulation through Chapter 862,
889, 892, and 898 of the Petrolia Municipal Code as adopted on 13th day of July, 1997 through
By-Law 47-1992, as amended; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Council is authorized by Section 10 as well as Sections 78 to 93 of the
Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, to pass by-laws related to services, including public utility services,
that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public; and
WHEREAS the Corporation deems it necessary, in the interest of sanitation, public health and the
protection of the environment, to:
(a) Regulate the construction and installation of sanitary and storm services, as well as to prohibit,
regulate, and define inspection requirements for the discharge of any gaseous, liquid or solid
matter into land drainage works, private branch drains, and connections to any sewer system or
sewage works for the carrying away of municipal sewage; and
(b) Provide for the imposition of surcharges and penalties for those who contravene the
requirements of this by-law.
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia hereby enacts as
follows:
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
(a) "Adverse Impact" means impairment of or damage to the environment, human health,
safety or property.
(b) "Approved" shall mean conforming to designs, standards, specifications, methods and
materials as adopted by the Municipality and the Director of Operations from time to time.
(c) "Biochemical Oxygen Demand" means the quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical
oxidation of matter in five (5) days at twenty (20) degrees Celsius as defined in "Standard
Methods".
(d) "Biomedical waste" means biomedical waste as defined in the Ontario Ministry of
Environment Guideline C-4 entitled "The Management of Biomedical Waste in Ontario"
dated March 31st, 2016, as amended from time to time.
(e) "Building Sewer" means that part of a drainage system outside a building commencing at a
point 0.91 meters from the outer face of the wall of the building and connecting the
building drain to a public sewer or place of disposal of sewage.
(f) "Colour of a Liquid" means the appearance of a liquid from which the suspended solids
have been removed and defined in "Standard Methods".
(g) "Combined Sewer" means a sewer intended to function simultaneously as a storm sewer
and a sanitary sewer.
(h) "Connection" or "Drain" means that part of those or those parts of any pipe or system of
pipes leading directly or indirectly to a sewage works.
(i)
"Cooling Water" means water that is used in a process for the purpose of removing heat
and that has not, by design, come into contact with any raw material, intermediate
product, waste product or finished product.
(j)
"Director of Operations" shall mean the Director of Operations for the Town of Petrolia or
their authorized deputy or representative.
(k) "Garbage" shall mean solid organic or putrescible waste from the storage, preparation,
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cooking, dispensing or consumption of food.
(l)
"Ground Water" means water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of land
or below a surface water body.
(m) "Hauled Sewage" means wastewater removed from a wastewater system, septic tank
system, a cesspool, a privy vault or privy pit, a chemical toilet, a portable toilet or a sewage
holding tank that is transported to a sewage works for disposal.
(n) "Matter" includes any solid, liquid or gas.
(o) "Municipal Sewer" shall mean any sewer in the public road allowance, easements and the
like and under the control of the Municipality or any public authority.
(p) "Municipal Standards" means the specifications and design criteria provided in the City of
Sarnia's "Standard Specifications" and the most current revision of the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks' (MECP) "Design Criteria for Sanitary Sewers, Storm
Sewers and Forcemains for Alterations Authorized under Environmental Compliance
Approval".
(q) "Municipality" means the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia.
(r) "Non-Domestic Wastes" means any liquid, solid or gaseous substance or combination
thereof, other than sanitary sewage, resulting from any industrial, commercial or
institutional process.
(s) "Operating Authority" means the licensed third-party company or companies retained by
the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia to operate and maintain the Town of Petrolia's
sewer systems.
(t) "Owner" means the individual(s) or Corporation that owns the property to which sewer
services are provided by the Corporation of the Town of Petrolia.
(u) "pH" means the logarithm to the base of ten (10) of the reciprocal of the concentration of
hydrogen ions in moles per litre of solution.
(v) "Phenolic Compounds" means those derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons which have a
hydroxyl group directly attached to the ring.
(w) "ppb" shall mean parts per billion as defined in the "Standard Methods".
(x) "ppm" shall mean parts per million as defined in the "Standard Methods".
(y) "Sanitary Sewer" means a sewer for the collection and transmission of domestic,
commercial and industrial sewage or any of them.
(z) "Sewage" means any one (1) or combination of sanitary sewage or non-domestic or water
borne wastes from residences, businesses, institutions or industries, together with such
ground, surface and storm sewers which may be present, and referred to at times as
"wastewater".
(aa) "Sewage Works" means all sanitary sewer, sewer systems, sewage pumping stations,
wastewater treatment plants and all other works for the collection, acceptance,
transmission, treatment or disposal of sewage.
(bb) "Spill" means a direct or indirect discharge or deposit to the sewage works or the natural
environment which is abnormal in quantity or quality in light of all circumstances of the
discharge.
(cc) "Standard Methods" means a procedure set out in "Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Wastewater" published jointly by American Public Health Association,
American Water Works Association, and the Water Environment Federation, 24th edition,
as amended from time to time.
(dd) "Storm Sewer" means a sewer for the collection of and transmission of uncontaminated
water, storm water, drainage from land or from a watercourse or any of them.
(ee) "Storm Water" means water from rainfall or other natural precipitation or from the melting
of snow or ice.
(ff) "Storm Water System" means any storm water conveyance or collection system owned
and operated by the Municipality including, but not limited to, a ditches, swales, drains,
stormwater management facilities, etc.
(gg) "Suspended Solids" means solid matter in or on a liquid which matter is removable by
filtering as defined in "Standard Methods".
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(hh) "Uncontaminated Water" means potable water as supplied by the Municipality or any
other water to which no matter has been added as a consequence of its use, or to modify
its use.
(ii) "Water/Wastewater Rates Schedule" means the Municipality's Water/Wastewater Rates as
outlined as a schedule in the Town of Petrolia Municipal Fee Schedule, as amended or
replaced from time to time.
PART 2 - SEWER SERVICES
2.1. Required Connection to the Municipal Sewer
The Owner of a building located on land fronting a Municipal sanitary sewer main or on land
abutting a street or alley through which access to a Municipal sanitary sewer main is available, shall
connect the building to the sanitary sewer system of the Municipality.
The Owner of a building located on land fronting a Municipal storm sewer main or storm water
system or on land abutting a street or alley through which access to a Municipal storm sewer main
or storm water system is available, may connect the building to the storm sewer system of the
Municipality.
2.2. Exemption from Sewer Servicing
The Owner of a building which exists as of the date of this by-law, and which building is affected by
this by-law may be exempted from the sanitary sewer connection requirement providing that the
Owner of the building pay to the Municipality or authorized agent the minimum monthly sewer
charge as detailed in the Water/Wastewater Rates Schedule.
2.3. Sewer Connection/Alteration Permit
The Owner shall obtain a Sewer Connection/Alteration Permit (Plumbing Permit) prior to the
installation, repair, renewal, removal, plugging, capping or disconnection of a sewer lateral or a
sewer except where such a sewer connection has been specifically provided for and approved
through the Municipality's Subdivision or Site Plan Approval (SPA) process or one (1) of the
Municipality's capital reconstruction projects or sewage rehabilitation projects.
2.4. Requirements for Permit
Applicants for a Sewer Connection/Alteration Permit shall complete and submit the appropriate
forms, provide the required drawings and information, and pay the stipulated fees or charges to the
satisfaction of the Director of Operations and the Municipal Building Department. The installation or
disconnection of a sewer lateral or a sewer shall not commence until a Sewer Connection/Alteration
Permit is issued and all required payments have been made.
2.5. Process for a Permit
Sewer Connection/Alteration Permit forms shall be available from the County of Lambton's
Municipal Building Department and are to be circulated to the Director of Operations along with
any plans or drawings detailing the proposed connection, any other supporting information and
required fees as noted in the appropriate Town of Petrolia Municipal Fee Schedule. The Director of
Operations shall review the proposed alteration/connection and shall impose any condition(s) that
is deemed advisable and appropriate to ensure the integrity and safety of the sewage works and the
environment. This includes the requirement to disconnect any non-municipal water supply (such as
well water) discharging to the sewer and connect to the municipal water system. The permit will
then be returned to the Municipal Building Department where any noted condition(s) will be
identified in writing forming part of the approved permit and said conditions shall be complied with.
2.6. Sewer Connection
Except as may otherwise be approved by the Director of Operations, no person shall connect a
building to the sewage works until all required permits have been issued and all required inspection
fees, permit costs, and other related costs have been paid in full.
2.7. Sewer Charges - Owner to Pay
Charges for the use of sewer services as well as any work or services performed by the Operating
Authority will be determined by the Director of Operations with consideration to the
Water/Wastewater Rates Schedule as amended from time to time and will be paid by the Owner.
2.8. Extensions and Connections
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Extensions of and connections to the sewage works shall only be permitted where they conform to
the Official Plan of the Municipality.
2.9. Capital Works
New sewer laterals and sewage works made in association with a capital works project of the
Municipality shall be subject to the permit requirements of this by-law and to the charges and fees
set out in applicable by-laws and/or fee schedules.
If an Owner requests an additional sewer service during a capital works project, it is at their own risk
and will not fetter the judgment of the Committee of Adjustment in consideration of an application
for severance/development and the Owner shall pay the cost to install the additional service based
on tender unit prices, plus a five percent (5%) administration fee.
2.10. Sewer Lateral Stub Replacements
As part of a sewer main rehabilitation or replacement project, the Municipality shall renew sewer
lateral stubs on public property at its expense and to its specifications when:
(a) Piping is deemed, by the Director of Operations, to be beyond repair; and
(b) Replace the sewer lateral between the property line and the sewer main with a pipe of the
same diameter.
Replacement piping shall conform to Municipal Standards. If an Owner requests a larger pipe size,
the Owner shall pay the difference in material and labour costs, plus a five percent (5%)
administration fee.
2.11. Installation - Municipal Specifications
All sewer pipes and sewer laterals located within road allowance, Municipal right-of-way or on
Municipal property shall be constructed according to the Municipal Standards. All sewer laterals
located on private property shall be constructed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, as
revised from time to time, and in accordance with good practices, as approved by the Chief Building
Official of the County of Lambton. Where the Ontario Building Code is silent, the Municipal
Standard specifications shall be applied and shall prevail.
2.12. Installation Inspection - by the Municipality
All sewers and appurtenances installed, including those required by a Subdivision, Site Plan or
Development Agreement must be inspected and approved by the Director of Operations or by
persons authorized by the Director of Operations prior to backfill operations.
2.13. Installation - Access for Inspection
The Director of Operations and persons authorized by the Director of Operations for inspection
shall be, at all times, entitled to enter upon any lands or any buildings for the purpose of examining
pipes, connections and fixtures which are used in connection with the sewer service pipe and/or
sewer lateral.
2.14. Installation - Notification
Prior to backfilling a trench containing a sewer lateral or storm sewer lateral, notification and forty-
eight (48) hours' notice for inspection shall be provided to the Director of Operations.
2.15. Disconnection of Service - Temporary
When an Owner temporarily discontinues the use of a sewer lateral to a building, the Owner shall
pay to the Municipality a monthly charge as indicated in the Water/Wastewater Rates Schedule.
2.16. Disconnection of Service - Permanent
When an Owner permanently discontinues the use of a sewer lateral to a building or buildings, the
sewer lateral must be disconnected at the sewer main and removed at the Owner's expense. All
work must be inspected by the Director of Operations and the Owner shall pay for such inspection
as required. Should the building remain, applicable monthly sewer charges will apply in accordance
with the Water/Wastewater Rates Schedule.
2.17. Multiple Sewer Laterals - Prohibited
Only one (1) sanitary sewer lateral per lot shall be permitted to connect to the Municipal sanitary
sewer main. Likewise, only one (1) storm sewer lateral per lot shall be permitted to connect to the
Municipal storm sewer main or storm water system.
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In situations where a shared sewer lateral would result from a division of land, the shared sewer
lateral shall be eliminated and a separate sewer lateral from each lot to the Municipal sewer main or
sewer system shall be installed at the Owner's expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where
separate sewer laterals for each lot is impractical, the Owner shall register reciprocal easements for
maintenance purposes over each lot.
2.18. Cross Connections - Prohibited
No Owner, Occupant or person shall use or cause to be used or permit a cross-connection between
a sanitary sewer and storm sewer or storm water system to occur.
2.19. Connections - Capacity
Connection of a building to a Municipal sanitary sewer, Municipal storm sewer or storm water
system is only permissible where, in the sole opinion of the Director of Operations, there is sufficient
capacity in the sewage works or systems for handling sewage from the building and/or property.
PART 3 - OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
3.1. Repair and Replacement of Sewer Lateral - Municipality
If deemed to be required by the Director of Operations, the Municipality shall be
responsible for the repair and replacement of the sewer lateral section from the property
line to the sewer main (within the road allowance or Municipal right-of-way).
If the Operating Authority discovers that damage to the sewer lateral has occurred as a
result of non-conformance with Section 4.1: Deposit or Discharge of Sewage - Prohibited,
the property Owner will be responsible for the cost of any and all required repair and/or
replacement work, as well as applicable fines under this by-law.
3.2. Maintenance of Sewer Lateral - Municipality
The Municipality shall be responsible for the maintenance of the sewer lateral section
within the road allowance/Municipal right-of-way provided that the property Owner has
installed a clean-out at the property line.
In the event of an obstruction in the sewer lateral, the Owner of the property or the
Occupant of the building shall first contact the Operating Authority. Upon attending the
site, the following steps will be taken to identify the location of the obstruction:
(a) The Operating Authority will access and inspect the sewer main manhole
downstream of the property to confirm whether or not the perceived obstruction in
the sewer lateral is a result of a blockage in the Municipal sewer main. If a blockage is
identified in the sewer main, the Operating Authority will clear the obstruction from
the sewer main. Please note that no individual or company other than the Operating
Authority is authorized by the Municipality to open, access or inspect any Municipal
sewer manhole or sewer main.
(b) If a clean-out is available at the property line, the Operating Authority will inspect the
clean-out to confirm whether or not the obstruction is upstream or downstream of
the clean-out location.
i.
If the clean-out is full of sewage, indicating that the blockage is downstream of
the clean-out (within the road allowance/Municipal right-of-way), the Operating
Authority will complete the required maintenance work (flushing and/or rodding)
to clear the obstruction in the sewer lateral section within the road
allowance/Municipal right-of-way.
ii.
If the clean-out is dry (not full of sewage), indicating that the blockage is
upstream of the clean-out (on private property), the maintenance responsibility
shall be deferred to the property Owner and Operating Authority will notify the
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property Owner or Occupant to contact a licensed plumbing company, at their
own/sole cost, to complete the required maintenance work (flushing and/or
rodding) to clear the obstruction in the sewer lateral section on private property.
(c) If a clean-out is not available at the property line, the maintenance responsibility for
the entire length of the sewer lateral will be deferred to the property Owner and the
Operating Authority will notify the property Owner or Occupant to contact a licensed
plumbing company, at their own/sole cost, to complete the required maintenance
work (flushing and/or rodding) to clear the obstruction in the entire sewer lateral
section from the building to the Municipal sewer main. Refer to Section 3.3:
Maintenance of Sewer Lateral - Owner.
If the Operating Authority or Director of Operations discovers that the obstruction or
damage to the sewer lateral has occurred as a result of non-conformance with Section 4.1:
Deposit or Discharge of Sewage - Prohibited, the property Owner will be responsible for
the cost of any and all required maintenance, repair and/or replacement work, as well as
applicable fines under this by-law.
3.3. Maintenance of Sewer Lateral - Owner
Every Owner of a property to which sewer service is provided shall be responsible for the
maintenance, repair and replacement of the sewer lateral from the building to the property
line.
Any structural defects of a sewer lateral from the building to the property line shall be
repaired and/or replaced by and at the cost of the Owner of the property being serviced.
Should the Municipality become aware of any such structural defect, and upon written
notification to the Owner, the said structural defect is not repaired within thirty (30) days of
the date of the notification or within such time as the Director of Operations may deem
necessary, then the Municipality may turn off the municipal water supply to the property.
In the event of an obstruction in the sewer lateral, the Owner of the property or the
Occupant of the building shall first contact the Operating Authority. Refer to Section 3.2
Maintenance of Sewer Lateral - Municipality. In the event that a cleanout is not available at
the property line, the property Owner shall be responsible for the maintenance (flushing
and/or rodding) of the sewer lateral from the property line to the sewer main within the
road allowance or Municipal right-of-way.
When completing maintenance work on the sewer lateral, it is the property Owner's
responsibility to ensure that the obstruction is not moved into and left in the sewer lateral
section within the road allowance/Municipal right-of-way or the Municipal sewer main,
even if said maintenance work is completed by a third-party on their behalf.
If the Operating Authority discovers that an obstruction in or damage to the sewer lateral
section within the road allowance/Municipal right-of-way or Municipal sewer main has
occurred as a result maintenance, repair or replacement work completed by or on behalf of
the property Owner, the property Owner will be responsible for the cost of any and all
maintenance, repair and/or replacement work required to restore the sewer lateral and/or
sewer main, as well as damages to property, environmental clean-up and applicable fines
under this by-law.
3.4. Conditions on Sewer Services
The Municipality agrees to use reasonable diligence in providing a regular and uninterrupted sewer
service; however, constant or uninterrupted service cannot be guaranteed. As such the Municipality
shall not be liable for damages to an Owner or Occupant caused by the breaking of any sewer,
sewer lateral or a blockage of a sewer or sewer lateral. Where planned work on the sewer system is
contemplated, the Director of Operations will make reasonable effort to provide forty-eight (48)
hours' notice, delivered to the lands affected, of the intention to disrupt or terminate service, save
and except for emergency shutdowns.
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3.5. Unauthorized Operation or Interference - Offence
No person, other than persons authorized by the Director of Operations for that purpose shall
access, remove, tamper with or in any way interfere with any sewer or sewer lateral within the
Municipal road allowance/right-of-way or appurtenances in the sewer system, nor tap off or make
any connection to a sewer within the Municipal road allowance/right-of-way.
3.6. Work on the System
The Town and/or Operating Authority shall perform all work having to do with the Municipal Sewer
systems and with installation, repair, renewal or removal of the Municipal in-service sewer collection
system. The Town and/or the Operating Authority may delegate to any person the authority to
perform work on the Municipal Sewer systems, on conditions acceptable to the Director of
Operations.
3.7. Shut Off - Repair
The Municipality shall have the right at any time and without notice to shut off the supply of
Municipal water to any building if, in the opinion of the Director of Operations, the sewer lateral
located on the property is not being properly maintained, develops a significant leak, is structurally
defective or permits significant infiltration or in any way compromises the integrity of the Municipal
sewage system and/or the environment, and not restore the water service until such condition has
been rectified to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations with consultation with the Operating
Authority.
3.8. Damage to Sanitary Sewer System - Offence
No person shall break, damage, destroy, deface, access or tamper with, or cause or permit the
breaking, damaging, destroying, defacing or tampering with any part of the Municipal sewage
works.
3.9. Discharge to the Sewers
No person shall discharge sewage into the Municipal sewage works except in accordance with this
by-law.
3.10. Unauthorized Sanitary Sewer Discharge - Offense
No person shall discharge or permit to be discharged anything other than sewage into a Municipal
sanitary sewer.
3.11. Unauthorized Storm Sewer Discharge- Offense
No person shall discharge or permit to be discharged anything other than ground water and clean
or pre-treated surface runoff into a Municipal storm sewer or storm water system.
3.12. Owner of Industrial, Commercial, Institutional/Multi-Unit Property Connected to Non-
Municipal Water Supply - Notice to Perform
An Owner of an existing commercial/industrial/institutional/multi-unit property that discharges
water originating from a non-municipal source to the Municipal sewer system shall be sent notice
by registered mail requiring that the property conform with the provisions of the by-law within six
(6) months after the sending of the notice. During the notice period where water supply originates
from non-municipal source, the Municipality may estimate the sewer consumption for billing
purposes and may perform reconciliation at point when actual consumption may be determined.
Should the non-compliance continue after the notice period, the Municipality may:
(a) Discontinue/disconnect the sewer service to the premises in the Municipal road allowance;
(b) Reinstate the sewer service when the Owner of the premises provides evidence, satisfactory to
the Director of Operations or their designate that the non-municipal water supply will not be
discharged to the Municipal sanitary sewer;
(c) Recover the costs for the sewer disconnect and reinstatement at the property Owner's
expense.
3.13. Connections Prohibited - Offense
No person shall directly or indirectly permit the connection of a rain water leader, storm water
leader and/or ground water drainage system (sump pump) to the sanitary sewer system. For the
purposes of this section:
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(a) "Directly" means by any physical connection or series of connections between a rain water
lead, a storm water leader or a ground water drainage system (sump pump) and the sanitary
sewer system; and
(b) "Indirectly" means in any manner whatsoever whereby storm water or ground water enters
the sewage works, and for greater certainty includes any situation where open joints in
underground sewer connections on private property permit storm water or ground water to
infiltrate the sewage works.
3.14. Notice to Perform - Owner
An Owner or Operator of an industrial, commercial, institutional or multi-residential building may be
required, by written notice from the Director of Operations to complete or perform one (1) or more
of the following activities addressing the discharge of storm water or sewage from the Owners land
or building:
(a) To complete a study on storm water or sewage quality and/or quantity;
(b) To develop and implement a Best Management Practices Plan;
(c) To install and maintain a pre-treatment facility or holding tank on the premises so that the
effluent will be reduced accordingly for any building discharging or proposing to discharge
into the municipal sewage works effluent exceeding the strength, nature, quantity or quality
parameters;
(d) To design, construct and maintain at his or her expense the pre-treatment facility or holding
tank in accordance with good engineering practice (design stamped by a licensed
professional engineer) and the requirements of the Municipality, and shall be constructed and
maintained by the Owner or Occupant of the building or land at his or her expense.
(e) To install and maintain at the Owner's or Occupant's expense, devices to monitor sewage,
uncontaminated water or storm water discharges and to submit to the Operating Authority
and Director of Operations regular reports regarding the quantity of discharges to the sewage
works.
3.15. Damage Prevention - Owner/Operator
Every Owner or Operator of a commercial, industrial, or institutional premise from which significant
amounts of material and/or large objects may directly or indirectly enter a sewer shall install and
maintain a screen or grate device with openings no larger than 6.0mm to prevent materials and/or
objects from entering the sewer and possibly obstruct or restrict the flow in the sewage works or
damage equipment at pumping stations and treatment facilities.
Records or annual cleaning and maintenance of all such devices are to be retained by the Owner or
Operator on site for review by the Operating Authority and the Director of Operations upon
request.
PART 4 - CONTROL OF WASTE DISCHARGES
4.1 Deposit or Discharge of Sewage - Prohibited
No person shall discharge or deposit or cause or permit the discharge or deposit into land drainage
works, private branch drains, or connections to any sanitary sewer, or any public sewage works,
matter of type or at any temperature or in any quantity which, in the opinion of the Operating
Authority and/or the Director of Operations, may be or may become harmful to the sewage works,
or which may interfere with the proper operation of the sewage works, or which may impair or
interfere with any sewage treatment process, or which may be or may become a hazard to persons,
animals or property, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any of the following:
(a) Sewage volumes or matter whose daily discharge exceeds twenty percent (20%) of the annual
average daily flow or loadings to the receiving WWTP component of the sanitary sewage
works, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Director of Operations.
(b) Sewage that may cause an offensive odour to emanate from a sewage from a sewage works,
and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, sewage containing hydrogen sulphide,
carbon disulphide, other reduced sulphur compounds, amines or ammonia, or sewage which
due to its nature may cause offensive odours to be generated during the treatment process.
(c) Storm water, water from drainage of roofs or land or from watercourse, or an
uncontaminated water source.
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(d) Sewage at a temperature greater than sixty-five (65) degrees Celsius.
(e) Sewage containing pesticides.
(f) Sewage containing dyes or colouring materials which pass through a sewage works and
discolour the sewage works effluent.
(g) Sewage having a pH less than six (6) or greater than ten and a half (10.5), or which due to its
nature or content, becomes less than six (6) or greater than ten and a half (10.5) within a
sewage works.
(h) Flammable or explosive matter, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, gasoline,
benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, acetone or other solvents or sewage containing any of these in any
quantity.
(i)
Sewage which contains two (2) or more separate liquid layers.
(j)
Sewage containing pathological waste, except that which is decontaminated prior to
discharge or is otherwise approved by the Director of Operations.
(k) Sewage containing animal waste, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, sewage
containing intestines, stomach casings, intestinal contents, hides, hooves, toenails, horns,
bones, poultry heads, hair, wool, fur, feathers, paunch manure or fleshings in a quantity
sufficient to interfere with the proper operation of the sewage works.
(l)
Any garbage, except from approved garbage disposal units or grinders, or any food which
has not been properly shredded so that all particles will be carried freely under flow
conditions normally prevailing in public sewers.
(m) Sewage containing any quantity of matter capable of obstructing the flow in or interfering
with the proper operation of any part of the sewage works, and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, any such quantity of ashes, cinders, sand, straw, mud, shavings,
metal, rubber, glass, rags, feathers, plastic, wood or cellulose.
(n) Any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poisonous substance in sufficient quantity to injure
or interfere with sewage treatment or constitute a hazard to humans, animals, fish or fowl.
(o) Any waters or wastes containing substances of such character that unusual expenses or
attention is required to handle such material at the sewage treatment plant.
(p) Any waters or wastes in excess of the quantity for which the receiving sewer was designed
unless approved by the Director of Operations.
(q) Any water or waste containing radioactive material unless prior approval has been obtained
from the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Department of Health of the
Province of Ontario.
(r) Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste, except where:
- The person has a Certificate of Approval for a mobile site or PCB mobile waste disposal
system issued under the Environmental Protection Act or where the Person is claiming
exemption under a regulation and has demonstrated to the Director of Operations that the
conditions of the exemption are met;
- A copy of the most recent Certificate of Approval or Provisional Certificate of Approval and
any amendments are provided to the Director of Operations; and
- The person has written approval from the Director of Operations for the discharge of the
PCB to the Sewage Works.
(s) Regardless of any limitations set forth in this by-law, any volume or quantity of matter which
may cause the sewage treatment plant to exceed the limits within its current Certificate of
Approval as issued by the MECP.
(t) Regardless of any limitations set forth in this by-law, any volume or quantity of matter which
may cause the discharged effluent from the sewage treatment plant to exceed any limits set
forth by any regulatory body.
(u) Sewage containing any material that may have a detrimental effect on the private drain
connection servicing the private property or the downstream Municipal Sewer such that there
is a loss in structural capacity/integrity and/or wall thickness of the sewer pipe.
(v) Sewage containing any of the following matter in excess of the concentrations indicated in
Table 1 provided in Schedule A.
4.2 Termination of Privileges - Emergency
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The Director of Operations may terminate at its sole discretion privileges granted to discharge to
the sewage works by written notice at any time where there is an emergency situation of immediate
threat or danger to any person, property, plant or animal life, waters, or the sewage works; such
termination will be effective immediately.
PART 5 - DISCHARGE TO STORM SEWERS
5.1 Deposit or Discharge of Sewage - Prohibited
No person shall, directly or indirectly, discharge or deposit, or cause or permit the discharge or
deposit into or in any storm sewer or storm sewer lateral matter of any type which may:
(a) Interfere with the proper operation of a storm sewer;
(b) Obstruct or restrict a storm sewer or storm water system or the flow therein;
(c) Damage the storm sewer or storm water system;
(d) Result in any hazard or other adverse impact, to any person, animal, property, or vegetation;
(e) Impair or is likely to impair the quality of the water in any well, lake, river, pond, spring,
stream, reservoir, or other water body or watercourse;
(f) Contravene or result in the contravention of a Certificate or provisional Certificate of Approval
or Order issued under the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) or the Environmental
Protection Act (EPA) with respect to the storm sewer and/or its discharge;
(g) Have one (1) or more of the following characteristics:
- Two (2) or more separate layers;
- A pH less than six (6) or greater than nine (9);
- A visible film, sheen or discolouration; or
- A temperature greater than forty (40) degrees Celsius.
(h) Contain one (1) or more of the following:
- Acute hazardous waste chemicals;
- Blowdown;
- Combustible liquids;
- Floating debris;
- Rubber;
- Fuel;
- Hauled sewage;
- Hauled waste;
- Hazardous industrial waste;
- Hazardous waste chemicals;
- Ignitable waste;
- Pathological waste;
- PCBs;
- Pesticides;
- Reactive waste;
- Severely toxic waste;
- Sewage;
- Waste radioactive prescribed substances;
- Waste disposal site leachate;
- A substance from raw materials, intermediate or final materials, used or produced in,
through or from an industrial process; or
- A substance used in the operation or maintenance of an industrial site.
(i)
Contain E. coli colonies in excess of 100 per 100 mL;
(j)
Contain any of the following matter in excess of the concentrations indicated in Table 2
provided in Schedule A.
PART 6 - PROHIBITION OF DILUTION
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6.1 Dilution - Offence
No person shall discharge directly or indirectly or deposit or cause or permit the discharge or
deposit of sewage into a sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sewer lateral or storm sewer lateral in
circumstances where water has been added to the discharge for the purposes of dilution to achieve
compliance with this by-law.
PART 7 - SPECIAL AGREEMENT
7.1 Agreement
The Municipality may enter into an Agreement with any person respecting the discharge or deposit
of sewage in excess of the limits set forth in this by-law, upon such terms and at such cost as the
Municipality may see fit to impose on a case-by-case basis.
PART 8 - SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS
8.1 Access for Sampling - Required
The Owner or Occupant of industrial, commercial or institutional premises with one (1) or more
connections to a sewage works shall install and maintain in good repair in each connection a
suitable maintenance access hole (manhole) to allow observation, sampling, and measurement of
the flow of sewage, uncontaminated water or storm water therein. Where the installation of a
maintenance access hole (manhole) is not possible, an alternative device or facility may be
substituted with the written approval of the Director of Operations.
8.2 Access for Sampling - Location
The maintenance access hole (manhole) or alternative device shall be located on the property of the
premises, as close to the property line as possible, unless the Director of Operations has issued
written approval for an alternate location.
8.3 Access for Sampling - Standards
Each maintenance access hole (manhole), device or facility installed as required by Subsection 8.1
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with good engineering practice and the
requirements of the Municipal Standards, as established by the Municipality and the MECP and
updated from time to time, and shall be constructed and maintained by the Owner or Occupant of
the premises at his or her expense.
8.4 Access for Sampling - Unrestricted
The Owner or Occupant of the commercial, institutional or industrial premises shall at all times
ensure that every maintenance access hole (manhole), alternative device or facility installed as
required by Subsection 8.1 is accessible to the Operating Authority or other person(s) authorized by
the Director of Operations for purposes of maintaining, observing, sampling, and flow measurement
of the sewage, uncontaminated water or storm water therein.
8.5 Sampling - Standards
The sampling and analysis required by this by-law shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedures, modified or unmodified, as described in Standard Methods.
8.6 Compliance Programs
Compliance or non-compliance with this by-law may be determined by the analysis of a grab
sample or a composite sample done in accordance with Standard Methods and may contain
additives for its preservation and may be collected manually or by using an automatic sampling
device. For the purpose of this by-law, the strengths of the wastes shall be deemed to be
determined by tests conducted or authorized by the Director of Operations.
PART 9 - SPILLS
9.1 Notification
In the event of a spill to a sewage or storm works, the person responsible and/or the person having
the charge, management and control of the spill shall immediately notify the Ontario Spills Action
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Centre, the Municipality, the Director of Operations, and the Operating Authority and provide the
following information:
(a) Company name and address;
(b) Location of the spill;
(c) Date, time and duration of the spill event;
(d) Complete description of the spill, including type and volume of material discharged and any
associated hazards as would be outlined on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS);
(e) A copy of the MSDS for the spilled material, if available;
(f) Details of clean up actions that have been initiated including actions taken to prevent the
material from leaving the property, and the name(s) of any contractors that may be on site
assisting with clean-up;
(g) If spilled material is being vacuumed or captured by another method, the destination of the
captured material;
(h) Agencies notified of the spill and corresponding notification times;
(i)
Name and phone number of the person reporting the spill and location where that person
can be reached;
(j)
Name and phone number of the person in charge of cleaning up the spill and location where
that person can be reached.
9.2 Reporting - Requirement
The person reporting the spill shall provide a written report containing the above information with
respect to the spill to be received by the Operating Authority and the Director of Operations within
five (5) days of the spill. The written report shall also include the following:
(a) Detailed description of clean-up procedures on or off the property including dates, times and
a list of the names of any contracted assistance utilized during the clean-up;
(b) Weather conditions at the time of the spill and clean-up; and
(c) Corrective actions to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.
9.3 Corrective Action
The person responsible for the spill and/or the person having the charge, management and control
of the spill shall do everything reasonably possible to contain the spill, protect the health and safety
of citizens, minimize damage to property, protect the environment, clean up the spill and
contaminated residue, and restore the affected area to its condition prior to the spill.
9.4 Costs
All costs incurred by the Municipality as a result of such discharge shall be borne by the person or
Corporation responsible for the spill.
PART 10 - GARBAGE GRINDERS
10.1 Garbage Grinders - Prohibited
No person shall install or replace any existing garbage-grinding device for industrial, institutional,
commercial or residential purposes, the effluent from which will discharge directly or indirectly into
the sewage works.
PART 11 - GREASE AND SEDIMENT INTERCEPTORS
11.1 Interceptors for Oil and Grease - Required
Every Owner or Occupant of a restaurant or other industrial, commercial or institutional premises
where food is cooked, processed or prepared, which premises is connected directly or indirectly to a
sewer, shall take all necessary measures to ensure that oil and grease are prevented from entering
the sewer and, without limiting its generality, shall install, operate and properly maintain a grease
interceptor in any piping system at its premises that connects directly or indirectly to a sewer.
11.2 Interceptors for Oil and Lubricating Grease - Required
Every Owner or Occupant of a commercial, industrial or institutional premise at which floor drains of
a service garage are connected directly or indirectly to a sewer shall install and maintain an oil
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interceptor designed to prevent motor oil and lubricating grease from passing into drainage piping
which is connected directly or indirectly to a sewer.
11.3 Interceptors for Sediment - Required
Every Owner or Occupant of a commercial, industrial or institutional premises from which sediment
may directly or indirectly enter a sewer, ditch, watercourse or water body, including, but not limited
to premises using ramp drains or area drains, and car and vehicle washing establishments. All
necessary measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations, shall be taken to ensure that
such sediment is prevented from entering a sewer, ditch, watercourse or water body.
11.4 Interceptors - Maintenance and Inspection Required
Every grease interceptor and sediment interceptor shall be installed, operated and maintained by
the property Owner in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be inspected and
cleaned frequently by a qualified third-party company retained by the property Owner to ensure
that it is operating effectively.
11.5 Interceptors - Records Required
Property Owners or Occupants of premises having grease, oil and grit or sediment interceptors shall
keep a record of interceptor maintenance including the date(s) on which cleaning/maintenance
occurred, the person or contractor responsible, and the method and destination of waste disposal,
and upon request these records shall be made available to the Operating Authority and the Director
of Operations.
PART 12 - INSPECTION AND ACCESS TO PROPERTY
12.1 Inspection Powers
The Operating Authority or any person(s) designated by the Director of Operations as inspector for
purposes of this by-law may, at reasonable times, enter onto any land on which the Municipality
supplies sewer services for the following purposes:
(a) To inspect, repair, alter, or disconnect the sewer lateral or storm sewer lateral, machinery,
equipment and other works used to supply sewer services to the building or land;
(b) To inspect, install, repair, replace or alter any related metering equipment;
(c) To inspect the discharge of any matter into the sewage system of the Municipality or into any
other sewage system the contents of which ultimately empty into the Municipal sewage
system and may conduct tests, measure flow and take samples for this purpose;
(d) To inspect the discharge of any matter into a ditch, watercourse or water body within the road
allowance, a Municipal right-of-way or Municipal property and may conduct tests, measure
flow and take samples for this purpose; or
(e) To investigate or determine if this by-law, an order, or condition to any permit or agreement
is being complied with.
12.2 Reduce Supply of Water
For the purpose of carrying out an installation, inspection, repair, disconnection or other work, the
Municipality may shut off or reduce the supply of water to any building or land.
12.3 Access to Dwellings
An inspector shall not enter a place being used as a dwelling unless:
(a) The consent of the occupier is first obtained, ensuring the occupier is first advised that
entry may be denied and in such circumstance, entry can only occur thereafter under
authority of a warrant;
(b) A warrant under Section 158 of the Provincial Offences Act is obtained;
(c) The delay necessary to obtain a warrant or the consent of the occupier would result in
immediate danger to the health or safety of any person; or
(d) The entry is for the purpose of Section 4.1: Deposit or Discharge of Sewage - Prohibited
and the notice provisions of this by-law have been complied with.
12.4 Entry on Land - Notice Requirements
Whenever an inspector exercises a power of entry pursuant to this by-law, the inspector shall:
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(a) Provide reasonable notice of the proposed entry to the occupier of the land by personal
service or prepaid mail or by posting the notice on the land in a conspicuous place for
three (3) consecutive days prior to entry;
(b) Where the proposed entry is an inspection to determine compliance with this by-law, the
inspector must provide reasonable notice by means of personal service only;
(c) In so far as is practicable, restore the land to its original condition where any damage is
caused by the inspection; and
(d) Provide compensation for any damage caused and not remedied.
12.5 Municipality Expenses
All costs incurred by the Municipality to perform work required by this by-law shall be charged
to the Owner of the property where such work is performed and shall be collected according
to law. Until paid, all such costs shall remain a lien on such property and may be collected in
the like manner as taxes. The Municipality shall not be held responsible for the cost of
restoration.
12.6 Access to Industrial and Commercial Property
The Operating Authority or any person(s) designated by the Director of Operations as
inspector for purposes of this by-law may, upon production of his or her identification, enter
any industrial or commercial building or land on which the Municipality supplies sewer services
for the following purposes:
(a) To inspect, repair, alter, or disconnect the sewer lateral or storm sewer lateral, machinery,
equipment and other works used to supply sewer services to the building or land;
(b) To inspect, install, repair, replace or alter any related metering equipment;
(c) To inspect the discharge of any matter into the sewage system of the Municipality or into
any other sewage system the contents of which ultimately empty into the municipal
sewage system and may conduct tests, measure flow and take samples for this purpose;
(d) To inspect the discharge of any matter into a ditch, watercourse or water body within the
road allowance, a Municipal right-of-way or Municipal property and may conduct tests,
measure flow and take samples for this purpose; or
(e) To investigate or determine if this by-law, and order, or condition to any permit or
agreement is being complied with.
PART 13 - PROHIBITION
13.1 Prohibitions Under This By-Law
No person shall:
(a) Contravene any provision of this by-law or agreement or any order or notice issued
pursuant to this by-law;
(b) Hinder or interrupt, or cause or procure to be hindered or interrupted, the Corporation
of the Town of Petrolia, the Operating Authority, or any of its officers, contractors,
agents, servants or workers, in the exercise of any of the power conferred by this by-law;
(c) Discharge or permit to be discharged anything other than sewage into a sanitary sewer;
(d) Discharge or permit to be discharged anything other than water from rainfall or other
natural precipitation, from the melting of snow/ice, and/or groundwater into a storm
sewer;
(e) Deposit or discharge any injurious or offensive matter into the sewage that is not in
compliance with this by-law or objects or material that will impede or obstruct the
collection or flow of sewage in the sewers;
(f) Alter any meter placed upon any service pipe or connected therewith, within or without
any building or other place, so as to lessen or alter the amount of water registered.
PART 14 - ENFORCEMENT
14.1 Contravention of By-Law - Offence
Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is, upon conviction, guilty of an
offence and is liable to any penalty as provided in the Provincial Offences Act.
14.2 Continuation/Repetition - Prohibited by Order
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The Court in which the conviction has been entered, and any Court of competent jurisdiction
thereafter, may make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the
person convicted, and such order shall be in addition to any other penalty imposed on the
person convicted.
14.3 Damage to Sewage Works - Additional Offence
Every person who, by act, default, neglect or omission occasions any loss, damage or injury to
the sewage works, or to any sewer works plant, machinery, fitting or appurtenance thereof is
liable to the Municipality for all damages caused.
14.4 Willful Damage - Additional Offence
Every person who damages or causes or permits to be damaged any meter, sewer lateral,
conduit, wire, rod or fitting belonging to the Municipality or impairs or causes or permits the
same to be altered or impaired, so that the meter indicates less than the actual amount of the
material that passes through it, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine, to
the use of the Municipality, and for any expenses of repairing or replacing the meter, sewer
lateral, conduit, wire, rod or fitting all of which is recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act.
14.5 Injuring Sewage Works - Additional Offence
Every person who removes, destroys, damages, alters or in any way injures any sewage works,
conduit, wire, or other apparatus or thing belonging to the Municipality is guilty of an offence
and on conviction is liable to a fine, to the use of the Municipality, and is also liable for all
damages occasioned thereby, which are recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act.
PART 15 - FINES FOR OFFENCES
15.1 Offence - Person
Every person, other than a Corporation, who contravenes any provision of Section 4, Section 5,
or Section 6 of this by-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable for every day or
part thereof upon which such offence occurs or continues, up to a fine of not more than
$10,000 for the first offence and $20,000 for any subsequent conviction.
Every person who contravenes any provision of any other section of this by-law is guilty of an
offence and on conviction is liable for every day or part thereof upon which such offence
occurs or continues to a fine of not more than $5,000, by act, default, neglect or omission
occasions any loss, damage or injury to the sewage works, or to any sewer works plant,
machinery, fitting or appurtenance thereof is liable to the Municipality for all damages caused.
15.2 Offence - Corporation
Every Corporation that contravenes any provision of Section 4, Section 5, or Section 6 of this
by-law and every Officer or Director of a Corporation that concurs in such contravention is
guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable for every day or part thereof upon which such
offence occurs or continues, up to a fine of not more than $50,000 for the first offence and
$100,000 for any subsequent conviction.
15.3 Offence - Other
Every person who contravenes any provision of any section other than Section 4, Section 5 and
Section 6 of this by-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable for every day or part
thereof upon which such offence occurs or continues to a fine of not more than $5,000, by act,
default, neglect or omission occasions any loss, damage or injury to the sewage works, or to
any sewer works plant, machinery, fitting or appurtenance thereof is liable to the Municipality
for all damages caused.
PART 16 - OTHER
16.1 Severability
In the event any provision, or part thereof, of this by-law is found by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be ultra vires, such provision, or part thereof, shall be determined to be severed,
and the remaining portion of such provision and all other provisions of this by-law shall remain
in full force and effect.
16.2 Effective Data
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This by-law shall come into force and take effect as of passing.
By-law read a first and second time this 23rd day of June 2025
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June 2025
__________________________
___________________________
R. Brad Loosley
Mandi Pearson
Mayor
Director of Legislative Services, Clerk/
Deputy Operations
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BY-LAW NUMBER 22-2025
Schedule A
Table 1: Sanitary & Combined Sewer Discharge Limits.
DISCHARGE LIMITS FOR SANITARY SEWERS
Parameter
Limit (mg/L)
Aluminum, Total
50
Antimony, Total
5.0
Arsenic, Total
1.0
Barium, Total
5.0
Benzene
0.01
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
300
Cadmium, Total
0.7
Chloride
3000
Chloroform
0.04
Chromium, Total
5.0
Cobalt, Total
5.0
Copper, Total
3.0
Cyanide, Total
1.0
1,4-dichlorobenzene
0.08
Ethylbenzene
0.16
Fluoride
10
Iron, Total
50
Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total
100
Lead, Total
2.0
Manganese, Total
5.0
Mercury
0.01
Methylene Chloride
0.21
Molybdenum, Total
5.0
Nickel, Total
3.0
Xylenes, Total
1.4
Phenolics (4AAP)
1.0
Phosphorus, Total
10
Selenium, Total
5.0
Silver, Total
5.0
Solvent Extractables
- animal or vegetable in origin
100
Solvent Extractables
- mineral or synthetic in origin
15
Sulphate
1500
Sulphides, Total
1.0
Suspended Solids, Total
350
1,1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethane
0.04
Tetrachloroethylene
0.05
Tin, Total
5.0
Toluene
0.27
Trichloroethylene
0.07
Zinc, Total
5.0
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Table 2: Storm Discharge Limits.
DISCHARGE LIMITS FOR STORM SEWERS & SYSTEMS
Parameter
Limit (mg/L)
Arsenic, Total
0.2
Benzene
0.002
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
15
Cadmium, Total
0.008
Chloride
3000
Chloroform
0.002
Chromium, Total
0.08
Copper, Total
0.04
Cyanide, Total
0.02
Ethylbenzene
0.002
Lead, Total
0.12
Manganese, Total
1.0
Mercury
0.0004
Methylene Chloride
0.006
Nickel, Total
0.08
Phenolics (4AAP)
0.008
Selenium, Total
0.02
Silver, Total
0.12
1,1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethane
0.017
Tetrachloroethylene
0.004
Toluene
0.002
Trichloroethylene
0.007
Xylenes, Total
0.004
Zinc, Total
0.04