Category Archives: Water
Council approves water-related master plans, including award-winning Water Supply Master Plan
June 28, 2022City’s Outside Water Use Program moves to Level 1 Yellow
June 24, 2022Water Supply Master Plan – June 2022 progress summary
June 7, 2022The Water Supply Master Plan is 97 per cent complete. Continue reading Water Supply Master Plan – June 2022 progress summary
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
Schedule your Healthy Landscape visit today!
May 26, 2022Sign up for your free, 45-minute Healthy Landscape visit from now until September. Continue reading Schedule your Healthy Landscape visit today!
Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
May 18, 2022The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Notice to Clair Road Bulk Water Fill Station customers of new Terms of Account
May 16, 2022Updated terms of account applicable to all Clair Road Bulk Fill Station customers will take effect July 29, 2022. Continue reading Notice to Clair Road Bulk Water Fill Station customers of new Terms of Account
Construction notice: Elmira Road borehole work
May 6, 2022The City is undertaking geotechnical borehole drilling and sampling to inform the design of a new water check valve being installed at this location as part of the water distribution system. Continue reading Construction notice: Elmira Road borehole work
Guelph’s Water Wagon returns!
April 29, 2022The Water Wagon will once again appear at special events this summer throughout the community. Book the water wagon for free from May 1 to August 30. Continue reading Guelph’s Water Wagon returns!
What goes down comes around at the Wastewater Treatment Plant open house
April 19, 2022Stormwater Management Master Plan – March 2022 progress summary
March 28, 2022The Stormwater Management Master Plan is 70 per cent complete. Continue reading Stormwater Management Master Plan – March 2022 progress summary
Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan – March 2022 progress summary
March 18, 2022The Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan is 50 per cent complete. Read more to learn about recent progress and achievements to date. Continue reading Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan – March 2022 progress summary
Water Supply Master Plan – March 2022 progress summary
March 18, 2022The Water Supply Master Plan is 95% complete, read more to learn about the recent progress and achievements to date. Continue reading Water Supply Master Plan – March 2022 progress summary
Third virtual open house invites residents to shape how we manage wastewater in Guelph
March 15, 2022Four easy ways to deal with your summer yard waste
March 3, 2022Options for leaves and yard waste, mulch and leave them on the lawn, use your green cart, bag them for collection, rake them to curb or drop them off Continue reading Four easy ways to deal with your summer yard waste
Construction notice: Paisley Water Pumping Station upgrades start March 2022
February 14, 2022Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update
February 2, 2022The Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project is being included in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Continue reading Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update
Changes to Clair Road bulk water fill station
February 1, 2022Changes to Clair Road bulk water fill station accounts and use require a private vehicle air gap by July 1, 2022.
Continue reading Changes to Clair Road bulk water fill station
Notice of study completion: Water Supply Master Plan
January 10, 2022The City of Guelph has updated its 2014 Water Supply Master Plan (WSMP) to review municipal water supply sources and identify priorities. Continue reading Notice of study completion: Water Supply Master Plan
Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water
December 6, 2021Water main maintenance starts November 10
November 5, 2021It’s time for water main cleaning! Continue reading Water main maintenance starts November 10
Congratulating winners of the Imagine a Day without Water student poster contest
October 21, 2021Learn about recommended changes to Guelph’s Sewer Use By-law
October 12, 2021Notice 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
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, 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
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
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
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
We’re updating our plan for how we manage wastewater in Guelph
July 22, 2020Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Stormwater Management Master Plan update
March 19, 2020Mandatory 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
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
Changes to bulk City water revenue meter installation standards
August 16, 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
Changes to water metering requirements for new developments – effective July 1, 2018
February 12, 2018Attention: Homebuilders, architects, engineers, industrial/commercial/institutional contractors Continue reading Changes to water metering requirements for new developments – effective July 1, 2018