By 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
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Polymer Distribution Inc. is seeing results
November 6, 2024Downey 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