Grinder Pumps

Grinder pump sewer systems are used in areas where gravity sewers are not available. Wastewater normally flows downhill by gravity from a home's internal plumbing to a sewer lateral and into the municipal sewer main. When a residence is at a lower elevation than the sewer main, it requires the use of a pump to force the wastewater up to the communal low-pressure sanitary system (LPSS).

Update on Grinder Pump Coverage - January 2025

For years, the Town has facilitated grinder pump coverage through Service Line Warranty Canada (SLWC). Now, SLWC is discontinuing its coverage as policies come up for renewal. Reasons for this discontinuation in coverage include supply and cost issues, contractor availability challenges, a higher frequency of replacements in Niagara-on-the-Lake compared to other jurisdictions, and financial sustainability concerns with the program's current fee structure.

Grinder Pump Handout

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