The KFL & A Public Health Unit is responsible for the inspection of private septic systems. Call 613-549-1232 for additional septic system approvals or information.

The Ontario Ministry of Environment regulates rural wells, for additional information please contact the Ministry of Environment at 613-549-4000.

Please utilize the above websites for additional information regarding:
   - Facts about Sewage Disposal
   - Environmental Health Department
   - Disinfection of Wells

Recommended method of testing your drinking water.  This link will take you to the KFL&A Public Health Unit.  You may also pick up the sampling bottles at the Odessa Municipal Office, 263 Main St. Odessa. 

Well Aware Rural well owners now have the opportunity to have a FREE self-guided well assessment with our certified Water Guide to learn how to better protect their drinking water.

 Well & Septic Workshops Learn how to maintain your well and septic system at one of 5 free workshops.