Holding Tank Registration
Holding Tanks
Frequently Asked Questions – Holding Tank Owners
1. Where do I obtain a holding tank registration form?
Holding tank registration forms may be obtained from all CKL Municipal Service Centres: Bethany Service Centre, 1474 Highway 7A, Bethany; Bobcaygeon Service Centre, 123 East St. S., Bobcaygeon; Coboconk Service Centre, 9 Grandy Rd., Coboconk; Kirkfield Service Centre, 7 Monroe St., Kirkfield; Lindsay Service Centre, 180 Kent Street (old Lindsay Town Hall Building); Omemee Service Centre, 1 King Street West, Omemee (Coronation Hall), from your sewage hauler, and from the City website at www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/residents/water-and-wastewater
2. Now that I have completed the registration form, how will I obtain my septage generator number?
Once your registration form has been processed by the City of Kawartha Lakes Water & Wastewater Division, you will receive confirmation of your completed registration form and your septage generator number, by mail.
3. If I have any questions, who should I call?
Contact Gayle Larmond, Administrative Assistant at 324-9411 Ext. 1121 or toll free at 1-888-822-2225 or Lucy Burke, City of Kawartha Lakes Water & Wastewater Technician, at Ext. 1141.
4. Are all sewage haulers registered with the City of Kawartha Lakes for hauling holding tank sewage?
Sewage haulers that deposit waste at a City of Kawartha Lakes facility are registered.
5. What occurs when I neglect to provide my septage generator number to the sewage hauler?
The sewage hauler will be charged the higher rate.
6. Where do I obtain a form to update information regarding my holding tank?
An update information form is available from all CKL Municipal Service Centres, or off the City website at www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/residents/water-and-wastewater
7. What should I do if I replace or change the size of my holding tank?
You are required to update the records by completing an update information form. There is no additional cost to update your holding tank information.
8. Is my septage generator number transferable to a new homeowner if I sell my home?
Yes, your septage generator number is transferable; however, the new homeowner is required to complete an update information form (at no cost). Please inform the new homeowner of your septage generator number.
9. I have lost my septage generator number. How do I obtain my number?
Call the City of Kawartha Lakes Water & Wastewater Division at
324-9411 (Ext. 1121 or 1141) or toll free at 1-888-822-2225 (Ext. 1121 or 1141)
10. Is my septage generator number associated with the Health Unit?
No, your septage generator number is only used by the City of Kawartha Lakes for administrative purposes.
