Book a free in-home water audit with a click of a button! This year, Fix A Leak Week kicks off on Monday, March 17, 2025, followed by World Water Day on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Our goal is to promote water conservation and help you save on water bills. As a community that relies on groundwater, Guelph must protect its limited drinking water resources and avoid water waste. One water-saving tool that the City of Guelph provides is a free in-home water audit to its residents. Why book a water audit for your home? It’s a free service to Guelph residents. Receive a personalized report of your home’s water use. Learn about City rebates that will help you save money and water. Receive free low… Continue reading It’s Fix A Leak Week!
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It’s Fix A Leak Week!
March 17, 2025City of Guelph North East Water Supply (NEWS) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
February 25, 2025Notice of Study Commencement Issue Date: February 25, 2025 Overview The City of Guelph (the City) is growing and is expected to reach a population of 203,000 by 2051. The City is committed to managing population growth as it continues to develop strategies for ensuring adequate water supply. The 2022 Water Supply Master Plan (WSMP) has shown that the City must increase its water supply to meet future demand and to make the water system more reliable. As outlined in the WSMP as “Project Number 5: Develop well in the area of the Logan and Flemming Test Wells”, development of existing municipal test wells is important for the City when looking for new water supply. The City is commencing a study to consider alternative solutions… Continue reading City of Guelph North East Water Supply (NEWS) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
How do you use water in your home?
February 24, 2025The City of Guelph is participating in the 3rd Residential End Uses of Water Study, and we would like your input. The Residential End Uses of Water Study, Version 3 (REUWS 3) survey is being conducted by Flume Inc on behalf of the Water Research Foundation. As part of this project, the City of Guelph is asking residents to share how they use water in their home. This information will be used by the City of Guelph to better understand residential water use and help inform future water-saving programs. Please complete this survey by March 31st 2025, to have your information included. Background Survey responses are collected by Flume Inc. and will be shared with the City of Guelph. Survey data will be used by… Continue reading How do you use water in your home?
Open house for The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan
January 21, 2025Help shape the One Water Plan You’re invited to an open house for the development of the City’s integrated water management strategy, called The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan. Please join us on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the Marg Mackinnon Room at City Hall. Come learn about the project and share your feedback! Date: Wednesday, February 5 Time: 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Location: Marg Mackinnon Room, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario About The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan The City of Guelph is dedicated to sustainable water management through water, wastewater, and stormwater services. These municipal services are crucial for the City’s infrastructure, ensuring water resources are available and protected for residents, businesses, and the environment.… Continue reading Open house for The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan
Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph
January 15, 2025Guelph, Ont., January 15, 2025 The City is aware of a water main break on Macdonnell at Wyndham Street North in Downtown Guelph. Our staff are working diligently to complete the repairs as soon as possible. While the situation is being handled, we encourage everyone to avoid the area until repairs are complete. There are no health risks associated with this break. We will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses. Updated traffic impacts Macdonnell Street, from Wyndham Street North to just in front of the West Parkade, is now closed. Repairs are set to begin imminently and are expected to take approximately 8 to 10 hours to complete. Visit guelph.ca/transit for information about potential route impacts. Updates will be made to this notice at guelph.ca/news… Continue reading Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph
Some City rates and fees changing January 1
December 23, 2024Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation. Water, wastewater and stormwater rates The volume charges for water will increase by nine cents to $2.21 per cubic metre, and the volume charges for wastewater will increase by 8 cents to $2.32 per cubic metre. Daily basic service charges are also changing, with the magnitude of the change depending on the size of the meter. Monthly stormwater fees will increase to $10.00—an increase of $1.20 per month. Parking… Continue reading Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Help shape Guelph’s water conservation strategy
December 19, 2024Guelph, Ont., December 19, 2024 – The City of Guelph is developing its first integrated water management strategy, called The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan. The City of Guelph is known for its commitment to sustainable water management through the operation of three municipal services: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These municipal services are important for the City’s infrastructure. They help provide and protect water resources for residents and businesses and also take care of the environment. The purpose of an integrated water management strategy and care for water in all its forms (including drinking water, wastewater or stormwater) as a single, interconnected system is to ensure water sustainability for future generations. Guelph’s population is expected to grow significantly in the coming years; the City’s Official… Continue reading Help shape Guelph’s water conservation strategy
Polymer Distribution Inc. is seeing results
November 6, 2024By optimizing their boilers, PDI saves over $15,000 annually! Polymer Distribution Inc. is a fully integrated transloading and transportation facility located in Guelph that helps food, polymer, and chemical companies service their customers efficiently and sustainably. They are proactively looking for new and innovative ways to reduce their impact on natural resources, like water. After auditing their water use through the Water Smart Business program, PDI identified that they could reduce their water use by more than 9.45 cubic metres (m3) per day if they optimized their boiler system. By optimizing its boilers, Polymer Distribution Inc. is expected to save $15,000 off its water bill annually. Through the Water Smart Business Program, Polymer Distribution Inc. is making a difference in its community while also saving money.… Continue reading Polymer Distribution Inc. is seeing results
Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway
November 4, 2024The City of Guelph is constructing a new laneway to access Downey Well and Pumphouse for operation and maintenance. Continue reading Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway
Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph
October 28, 2024This fall, Guelph residents have four ways to get rid of their leaves and yard waste: Mulch leaves and leave them on your lawn for healthy grass next spring or use leaves – whole or mulched – to insulate and protect your garden beds over winter. From now until December 1, bag leaves or put them in an appropriate container labelled “yard waste” and place them at the curb on your grey cart collection day. Learn more about getting your yard waste ready for curbside collection at guelph.ca/yardwaste, and remember: leaves, grass clippings, and yard waste can’t go in your green cart. If you live in a neighbourhood with mature trees, rake your loose leaves to the curb no earlier than November 8, 2024 for pick up… Continue reading Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph
Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects
October 2, 2024These properties are significant water supply assets owned by the City and located in the Township of Puslinch. Continue reading Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects
City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph
October 2, 2024Funds to support water and wastewater capacity improvements Guelph, Ont., October 2, 2024 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $2.1 million by the province through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWS Fund) for the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvements project. This funding, which was awarded through a competitive application process, will help facilitate the replacement and improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure on Wellington Street from Gordon Street to Wyndham Street South. It will also fund replacing the wastewater infrastructure on Wyndham Street South from Wellington Street to Farquhar Street. As a result of this work, 150 shovel-ready housing units will be enabled by 2027, helping the City achieve its housing pledge targets. By making these… Continue reading City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph
Testing at the Logan Well will begin August 29
August 22, 2024About the project The City is working with Stantec, an environmental consultant, to complete testing City owned Logan Test Well. The test will pump potable drinking water to the stormwater management system at a catch basin on Eastview Road and Norton Drive, and discharge to a storm pond at the north east corner of Watson Parkway and Grange Road. Work begins August 29 The work is expected to begin August 29 and will continue over the course of up to four to five weeks, for 24 hours a day. The public is required to stay clear of the work area within the stormwater management pond for the duration of the testing. What to expect It is expected that there may be higher water levels in… Continue reading Testing at the Logan Well will begin August 29
Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a new coat of paint this summer
August 1, 2024Guelph, Ont., August 1, 2024 – The City has contracted Tuygun Painting Contracting Ltd to repaint fire hydrants that have been preselected through our Water Services fire hydrant inspection program. The work is expected to begin this week and take approximately two months to complete. The contractor will remove old paint and rust from the hydrants before priming them with grey paint. Hydrants will then be repainted with a fresh coat of yellow and green. All repainting will take about two months to finish, weather permitting. What to expect There are no impacts to traffic or water service during the repainting, but people can expect some noise from the paint removal work which is done using an air compressor and needle gun. The contractor has… Continue reading Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a new coat of paint this summer
Water Smart Business Program: CPK Interior Products is seeing results
July 16, 2024CPK Interior Products is a world-class manufacturing facility located in Guelph that produces automotive interiors. Continue reading Water Smart Business Program: CPK Interior Products is seeing results
Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
May 31, 2022Since the launch of the Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) in September 2021, the City has initiated an Operational Testing Program. Continue reading Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
September 16, 2021Guelph’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