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City of Kitchener Storm Sewer Discharge Permit Application

1. General Information

The Storm Sewer Discharge Permit regulates temporary water discharge into the City of Kitchener’s storm sewer system.

Storm Sewer Discharge Permit

Description

 

Temporary Dewatering Discharge Permit

This permit authorizes the temporary discharge of surface and groundwater for construction-related dewatering activities. It remains valid for 365 days from issuance. If water extraction continues beyond this period, an updated application reflecting any changes must be submitted 30 business days prior to expiry.

 

Is this a new or renewal application?

2. Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit a completed application along with a download link for all supporting documentation to sanitarystorm.approvals@kitchener.ca.

Once the application is submitted, the City will issue a Permit #, which must be included in the subject line of all future correspondence with the City.

Note: The application must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a Qualified Person (QP): Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.).

3. Project Brief and Water Source Information

Source of Water
Is the site where dewatering will occur located in a wellhead protection area (WHPA)?
In which wellhead protection area (WHPA) will your project occur?
 
Is the site where dewatering will occur located in an Intake Protection Zone (IPZ)?
Which Intake Protection Zone will your project take place in?
 

See this link for more information.

4. Property Owner Information

5. Applicant (QP working on Owner’s behalf)

Please find a link to the Sewer Use By-law here.

6. Dewatering Contractor Information

7. City Project Manager/Staff Information (if available)



Land acknowledgement

The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.