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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.

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

Project Description

Project/Site Address

City/town

Registered/Reference Plan

Geographic Coordinates

In which wellhead protection area (WHPA) will your project occur?

WHPA-A

WHPA-B

WHPA-C

WHPA-C1

WHPA-D

WHPA-E

WHPA-F

Which Intake Protection Zone will your project take place in?

IPZ-1

IPZ-2

IPZ-3

Vulnerability score?

See this link for more information.

4. Property Owner Information

Name (Full legal name of the individual or business):

Contact Name:

Title (If applicable):

Phone Number:

E-mail address:

Mailing address:

City/town:

Province:

Postal code:

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

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

Name (Full legal name of the individual or business):

Contact Name:

Title:

Name of Organization:

E-mail address:

Mailing address:

City/Town:

Province:

Postal Code:

6. Dewatering Contractor Information

Name (Full legal name of the individual or business):

Name of organization

Contact Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

E-mail address:

Mailing address:

City/town:

Province:

Postal Code:

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

Contact Name:

Title:

E-mail address: