Agricultural drainage

Publication 29: Drainage Guide for Ontario

Information on the planning, design, inspection and proper construction of agricultural drainage systems.

Guide for Engineers working under the Drainage Act

Information on balancing property owner needs, environmental interests, regulations and municipal infrastructure protection.

Guide for drainage superintendents working under the Drainage Act

Information on balancing property owner needs, environmental interests, regulations and municipal infrastructure protection.

Drainage legislation and common law in Ontario

Information on common law, acts and regulations that relate to drainage in Ontario.

Understanding drainage assessments

Learn about the components of a drainage assessment.

Minor improvement projects under the Drainage Act, 1990

Learn when it is necessary to make improvements to the drain because of changes in land use, agricultural practices and technology.

Updating an engineer’s report due to unforeseen circumstances during construction

Learn how to update an engineer’s report due to unforeseen circumstances during drainage construction.

Drainage Act appeals

Learn about who a landowner may appeal to when a drainage works is being proposed or improved under the Drainage Act, 1990.

Drainage Act and Conservation Authorities Act protocol for drain maintenance and repair

Learn how to meet the requirements of the Drainage Act, 1990 and the Conservation Authorities Act, 1990.

Drainage Act and Conservation Authorities Act protocol

Learn about appropriate practices and permit requirements for municipal drain maintenance and repair activities.

Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Program

Learn about grants for municipal drain construction, improvement, maintenance, repair and operations.

Agricultural Tile Drain Installation Licensing Program

Learn about tile drainage licensing, inspections and best practices for installing and operating on agricultural land.

Tile Loan Program

Learn how agricultural property owners can get loans for tile drainage projects.

Agricultural drainage licensing

Learn about the licensing requirements for tile drainage contractors, including the process to become licensed.

Property sales and the Drainage Act

Learn how to find information about drains before making an offer to purchase a property.

Drainage conflicts with your neighbour

Learn what laws apply and options to address drainage situations with neighbours.

Drainage conflict: natural watercourses

Learn about natural watercourses and the responsibilities of a riparian landowner.

Private drainage systems and roadside ditches

Learn how to manage private drainage systems that run along roadside ditches.

Drainage conflict: surface water

Learn about the flow of surface water and the right of drainage.

Ministry staff

Browse a contact list of drainage staff at the Ontario government.

Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario

Association of professional contractors, drainage pipe and equipment suppliers, engineers and municipal drainage superintendents.

Drainage Superintendent Associations of Ontario

Association for drainage superintendents to exchange ideas and standardize drainage maintenance and activities in Ontario.

Contractors, superintendents and engineers

Use the map to find a drainage expert near you.

Land Drainage Committee

Affiliated with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers to improve the practice of drainage engineering.

AgMaps

Use AgMaps, an interactive mapping website to determine the location of agricultural tile drainage systems and drains constructed under the Drainage Act.