Understanding Well and Septic Systems
When buying or selling a home with a well and septic system, it’s important to understand how these private water and wastewater systems work. Unlike municipal water and sewer services, wells provide fresh groundwater, while septic systems safely manage waste on-site. Proper maintenance is the homeowner's responsibility and is essential to ensure safe drinking water and efficient wastewater treatment.
Wells
Peterborough Public Health provides a publication titled: How Well is Your Well. This is a great resource to familiarize yourself with private wells. To access this guide, click the image below:
Septics
Peterborough Public Health's website guides you to the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association for information on septic systems. This Association provides valuable resources including: A Homeowner's Guide to a Healthy Sewage System. To access this guide, click the image below:
Additional Resources
Peterborough Public Health's website provides additional resources and links with additional information. Click the image below:
