What are water and sanitary laterals?
Water and sanitary laterals are essential underground pipes that connect individual properties to the municipal utility systems.
- Water lateral: Brings clean drinking water from the municipal water main to the property.
- Sanitary lateral: Carries wastewater from the property to the municipal sewer system.
The municipality is responsible for maintaining the section of these pipes up to the property line, while property owners are responsible for the pipes extending from the property line to the building. These laterals are vital for ensuring the supply of clean water and the efficient removal of waste.
When are new water and sanitary laterals required?
New water and sanitary laterals may be required under the following circumstances:
- New developments: For new buildings, property redevelopment or subdivision development.
- Existing lateral issues: When existing laterals are damaged or outdated.
- Increased demand: When additional services, such as fire systems or additional units, increase the water or wastewater needs of the property.
How to request new water and sanitary lateral services
To apply for new water and sanitary lateral services, please follow these steps:
- Confirm service availability
- Submit deposit and application form
- Hire a professional engineer
- Submit drawings for review
- Obtain approval and top-up fee
- Installation by Town’s contractor
- Apply for final permits
Contact Development Engineering at engineering2@georgina.ca to confirm whether municipal services are available near your property and if servicing allocation is available.
If municipal services are available and servicing allocation is confirmed, submit a deposit along with the completed application form.
Applicants must retain a professional engineer to complete detailed design drawings. Learn more by using the checklist for these drawings.
Once the design drawings and checklist are complete, submit them for review. A review period will follow.
Upon approval of the design drawings, a quotation from the Town’s approved contractor will be requested. A top-up fee will be required to proceed.
The installation will be carried out by the Town's approved contractor.
After installation is complete, you can apply for the necessary permits, including Site Alteration, Entrance Permits and/or Building Permits.
More information
For more information or to initiate your request, contact Development Engineering via email.