Drainage, in accordance with the Ontario Drainage Act is to oversee the
maintenance and construction of all municipal drains throughout the
municipality.
A municipal drain is simply a drainage system that channels water off
of agricultural land or removes excess water that collects on
properties. Most municipal drains are either open ditches or closed tile
systems in the ground. Structures that are considered part of municipal
drains are grassed waterways, storm water retention ponds, culverts and
bridges. Certain creeks and small rivers are also considered to be
municipal drains. Municipal drains are created under the authority of
the
Drainage Act.