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Category Archives: Water
Have your say on how we manage wastewater in Guelph
May 12, 2021City drilling for groundwater test wells on College Avenue West and on Hanlon Road starting April 26
April 23, 2021The City’s discounted rain barrel sale starts today, April 9!
April 9, 2021The City’s discounted rain barrel sale starts today! Continue reading The City’s discounted rain barrel sale starts today, April 9!
Robertson booster pump station Environmental Assessment: Notice of Completion
March 29, 2021Robertson booster pump station Environmental Assessment: Notice of Completion Continue reading Robertson booster pump station Environmental Assessment: Notice of Completion
Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan project update
March 26, 2021Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan project update Continue reading Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan project update
Be a hero on World Water Day: participate in the Water Hero Wanders scavenger hunt!
March 22, 2021Be a hero on World Water Day: participate in the Water Hero Wanders scavenger hunt! Continue reading Be a hero on World Water Day: participate in the Water Hero Wanders scavenger hunt!
Join the City online this spring for free gardening seminars
March 11, 20212021 Healthy Landscapes live online gardening seminars
March 11, 20212021 Healthy Landscapes live online gardening seminars Continue reading 2021 Healthy Landscapes live online gardening seminars
Water main break on Eramosa Road east of Orchard Crescent being repaired today
February 26, 2021Water main break on Eramosa Road east of Orchard Crescent being repaired today Continue reading Water main break on Eramosa Road east of Orchard Crescent being repaired today
The City is updating the Sewer Use Bylaw and wants your input
February 9, 2021The City is updating the Sewer Use Bylaw and wants your input Continue reading The City is updating the Sewer Use Bylaw and wants your input
Growth, digital services and COVID-19 at the centre of the City’s 2021 budget talks
November 5, 2020There’s lots to talk about as City Council prepares to consider the proposed 2021 budget. With a four-year budget perspective, Council will only approve the 2021 budget this year, but will see the financial impacts of service decisions and plans beyond one year.
Continue reading Growth, digital services and COVID-19 at the centre of the City’s 2021 budget talks
City doing a dye test in Guelph’s stormwater drains starting November 2
October 28, 2020City doing a dye test in Guelph’s stormwater drains starting November 2 Continue reading City doing a dye test in Guelph’s stormwater drains starting November 2
Have your say on how the City manages all things water in Guelph
October 28, 2020Have your say on how the City manages all things water in Guelph Continue reading Have your say on how the City manages all things water in Guelph
Water Supply Master Plan project update
October 28, 2020Water Supply Master Plan project update Continue reading Water Supply Master Plan project update
Arkell aqueduct maintenance: October 2020 project update
October 20, 2020Arkell aqueduct maintenance: October 2020 project update Continue reading Arkell aqueduct maintenance: October 2020 project update
City demolishing sewage pumping station on Gordon Street starting October 8
September 25, 2020City demolishing sewage pumping station on Gordon Street starting October 8 Continue reading City demolishing sewage pumping station on Gordon Street starting October 8
Temporary sanitary sewer bypass in place on Woolwich Street
September 23, 2020Report shows the City is making headway on renewable energy goal
September 17, 2020Report shows the City is making headway on renewable energy goal Continue reading Report shows the City is making headway on renewable energy goal
City to inspect water main valves starting September 8
September 4, 2020City to inspect water main valves starting September 8 Continue reading City to inspect water main valves starting September 8
We’re updating our plan for how we manage wastewater in Guelph
July 22, 2020Construction notice: Water main repairs on Stevenson Street North Thursday, July 9
July 8, 2020… Continue reading Construction notice: Water main repairs on Stevenson Street North Thursday, July 9
Guelph is heating up: Level yellow outside watering restrictions now in effect
July 8, 2020Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Stormwater Management Master Plan update
March 19, 2020City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings
March 10, 2020City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings Continue reading City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings
Mandatory water meter inspections
March 4, 2020All water meters installed for new construction within the City of Guelph shall be inspected by Building Services. Continue reading Mandatory water meter inspections
Proposed solution to address City’s concerns with Dolime Quarry before Council in March
February 20, 2020On March 30 City Council is expected to make a decision about the proposed solution to address the City’s concerns with operations at the Dolime Quarry. Continue reading Proposed solution to address City’s concerns with Dolime Quarry before Council in March
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment update
February 6, 2020Notice of second public open house: City of Guelph Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Robertson booster pump station
February 6, 2020Join us February 13 for the first Water Supply Master Plan open house
January 23, 2020City testing sewage holding tank for leaks
January 17, 2020City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations
December 10, 2019More than 230 residents from the City and Guelph-Eramosa Township attended the community open houses and pop-up information sessions to get more information, ask questions, and share their feedback. Continue reading City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Water Supply Master Plan Update
October 31, 2019The City is updating the Water Supply Master Plan. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Water Supply Master Plan Update
City looking for community feedback on proposed solution to replace Dolime Quarry with residential neighbourhood
October 30, 2019Visit Our Community, Our Water at haveyoursay.guelph.ca by November 30 to share your thoughts on the proposed solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the Dolime Quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Continue reading City looking for community feedback on proposed solution to replace Dolime Quarry with residential neighbourhood
Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
October 22, 2019City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
October 1, 2019The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Continue reading City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
Arkell aqueduct maintenance: November 2019 project update
September 23, 2019The inspection and maintenance of the Arkell aqueduct, where 60 to 80 per cent of Guelph’s water comes from, is underway. Continue reading Arkell aqueduct maintenance: November 2019 project update
Information about the City’s plans to provide comment on LaFarge Canada’s water-taking application
August 12, 2019The City has reviewed Lafarge’s application and will develop our based on analysis from the groundwater flow modeling currently underway. Continue reading Information about the City’s plans to provide comment on LaFarge Canada’s water-taking application
City launches private water well and septic decommissioning rebate program
August 2, 2019The City is offering rebates to help property owners decommission private water wells and septic systems. Continue reading City launches private water well and septic decommissioning rebate program
Sleeman Breweries’ Water Smart Business upgrades save over 5,000 kegs’ worth of water a day
June 25, 2019Burke well upgrades improve water service to 13,000 homes
June 5, 2019City releases updated preferred structure for Clair-Maltby
May 2, 2019Mandatory residential water meter replacements start May 6
April 29, 2019Things looking rosy with City of Guelph’s new GM of Environmental Services
April 29, 2019Today the City of Guelph welcomes Jennifer Rose as the general manager of Environmental Services. Rose comes to the City with 15 years’ experience in the municipal sector, most recently as director of Environmental Services for the City of Vaughan. Continue reading Things looking rosy with City of Guelph’s new GM of Environmental Services
Guelph wins award for protecting local drinking water sources
April 2, 2019Guelph has won an Exemplary Source Water Protection Award from the American Water Works Association Continue reading Guelph wins award for protecting local drinking water sources
Guelph first Canadian city recognized by the Alliance for Water Efficiency
January 21, 2019Guelph’s Wastewater Treatment Plant earns silver level recognition from the Grand River Conservation Authority
December 20, 2018City moving forward with Clythe well upgrades
October 16, 2018The City is moving forward with the detail design of a water treatment facility at 37 Watson Road, across from the existing Clythe well site. Continue reading City moving forward with Clythe well upgrades
Changes to bulk City water revenue meter installation standards
August 16, 2018City launches updated Blue Built Home program
May 15, 2018Changes to water metering requirements for new developments, part 2 – effective July 1, 2018
May 2, 2018This notice provides supplementary information to the Building Services and Water Servicesnotice released on February 12, 2018. Continue reading Changes to water metering requirements for new developments, part 2 – effective July 1, 2018