To obtain a permit to install a septic field or system in the RM of Reynolds, you must coordinate between the provincial environmental authority and the municipal building office.

Provincial Registration (The Primary Permit)

The municipality does not issue the permit for the septic system itself. You must apply to the province to ensure the system meets environmental and health standards.

  • Authority: Manitoba Environment and Climate Change.
  • Required Action: You must submit an “Application to Register an Onsite Wastewater Management System” before any work begins.
  • Contact: Justin Paille
  • Documentation: You will typically need to provide a site plan showing distances from your well and property lines, as well as soil information (such as a soil texture analysis).
  • Inspections: A provincial Environment Officer must authorize the installation. Crucially, you cannot cover the system with backfill until it has been inspected and you receive an “Authorization to Cover”.

Local Plumbing Permit

While the province regulates the field and tank, the RM of Reynolds regulates the plumbing that connects your dwelling to that system.

  • Authority: RM of Reynolds Municipal Office (204-426-5305).

  • Required Action: You must apply for a Plumbing Permit for the internal drain and vent system.

Zoning Setbacks

The Zoning Bylaw dictates where on your property the system can be placed.