Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
Category Archives: Water
Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
September 16, 2021Join us September 29 to talk about the future of drinking water in Guelph
September 16, 2021Join us September 29 to talk about the future of drinking water in Guelph. The City is updating the Water Supply Master Plan, our long-term plan for ensuring we sustain our drinking water sources and services as our community grows. Continue reading Join us September 29 to talk about the future of drinking water in Guelph
See a grey fire hydrant? It’s okay, it’s just waiting for a new coat
August 27, 2021See a grey fire hydrant? It’s okay, it’s just waiting for a new coat. Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a new coat of paint this year.
Continue reading See a grey fire hydrant? It’s okay, it’s just waiting for a new coat
Water main cleaning starts September 13
August 26, 2021It’s time for water main cleaning! Continue reading Water main cleaning starts September 13
Dry, hot weather puts Guelph back in level yellow for outside watering restrictions
August 26, 2021After a few hot weeks and a third less rainfall than Guelph usually averages this time of year, the City will be enforcing watering restrictions for level 1 yellow of the outside water use program. Continue reading Dry, hot weather puts Guelph back in level yellow for outside watering restrictions
Stormwater management master plan: July 2021 project update
July 26, 2021Council unanimously supports sending Dolime Quarry boundary and zoning change requests to province
July 19, 2021Speedvale Avenue West fully closed between Woolwich Street and Edinburgh Road North for emergency sanitary repair work
July 16, 2021Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan project update
July 9, 2021Robertson booster pump station Environmental Assessment: Notice of Completion
June 7, 2021Robertson booster pump station Environmental Assessment: Notice of Completion Continue reading Robertson booster pump station Environmental Assessment: Notice of Completion
City of Guelph moving forward with plans for Dolime quarry revitalization and protection of Guelph’s drinking water
June 3, 2021The agreement and zoning order are the first steps in moving the City’s community-supported solution for the quarry revitalization and protection of Guelph’s drinking water ahead. Continue reading City of Guelph moving forward with plans for Dolime quarry revitalization and protection of Guelph’s drinking water
The City’s listening carefully for water main leaks
June 2, 2021City using acoustics to detect leaks in Guelph’s water mains starting June 6 Continue reading The City’s listening carefully for water main leaks
Dry hot weather puts Guelph in level yellow for outside watering restrictions
May 26, 2021Guelph in level yellow for outside watering restrictions Continue reading Dry hot weather puts Guelph in level yellow for outside watering restrictions
City fixing a leaky water main valve on Woodlawn Road East May 20
May 20, 2021Have your say on how we manage wastewater in Guelph
May 12, 2021Have your say on how we manage wastewater in Guelph Continue reading Have your say on how we manage wastewater in Guelph
City 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!
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
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
Report 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