The Ontario Building Code | Drainage away from Wells or Leaching Beds
9.14.6.2. drainage away from Wells or Leaching Beds
(1) surface drainage shall be directed away from the location of a water supply well or leaching bed.
In Plain Language
Drainage must be directed away from wells or leaching beds as set out in this article, protecting these water supply and sewage disposal systems from surface runoff contamination.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.