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Region of Durham Water & Sewer Connection Permit
Connection permit from the Works Department; frontage and connection charges apply [DUR].
You need it when: Installing regional water and sewer service connections to a property line, or connecting a building to them.
Why it's needed
- Connections to Durham's water and sewer systems need regional approval [DUR].
When to apply
- Before the building permit and servicing work.
Review time
Plan for about 15 business days. estimate
Documents for a complete application
- Connection Permits form (address, owner, contact) [DUR]
- Servicing drawings to Durham design specifications
How to submit
- forms.durham.ca/Connection-Permits; Works Department 905-668-7711 [DUR].
Fees
Frontage and connection charges per the Region's fees and charges schedule [DUR].
Forms and guides
- Region of Durham Design Specifications: Engineering Submissions (2023) (Region of Durham, standard / specification)
- Region of Durham Water Supply System By-law 89-2003 (Region of Durham, by-law)
Official pages
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