The Township is now offering pre-authorized payment plans for water accounts. Please see the link below for more information and the enrollment form.
Water pre-authorized payment form
Waldemar Water System
The Waldemar water system is monitored by Dufferin Water Co. In the event that the water system stops working an alarm is sent to the contact person at the company, who will work as quickly as possible to restore any water outages.
Dufferin Water Co., Joe Miedema, 519-942-5695
Waldemar Water Storage Upgrades 2023-2025
The Waldemar Pumphouse Water Storage Upgrade project is being completed to expand the water system to accommodate projected growth within Waldemar, and to increase the additional water storage available for fire protection. The Township has received the necessary funds from the developer to proceed with the project. Please review the notice below for further information.
Water Financial Plan and Water Rate Study
Council meeting held August 12, 2020 passed the following resolution:
Resolution #3 - Moved by: G. Little – Seconded by: H. Foster
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Council hereby approves the 2020 water rates.
FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The Township of Amaranth Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated June 29, 2020 be approved;
Notice of availability of the Financial Plan be advertised;
The Financial Plan, the Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan, and the Water Rate Study underpinning the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (O.Reg. 453/07, Section 3(1) (6); and
The Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Satisfying the requirements under the Safe Water Act. (S.D.W.S. Section 32 (5) 2ii)
CARRIED
Council meeting held May 14, 2015 passed the following resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Township of Amaranth Water Financial Plan prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated May 6, 2015 be approved.
Notice of availability of the Financial Plan be advertised.
The Financial Plan, the Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan, and the Water Rate Study underpinning the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. [O.Reg.453/07, Section 3(1)6 ].
The Financial Plan, the Council Resolution approving the Financial Plan, and the Water Rate Study underpinning the Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, satisfying the requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act [S.D.W.S.A. Section 32(5) 2ii].
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve 2015 water rates as shown in Chapter 6, Watson and Associates report dated May 11, 2015;
THAT Council consider transitioning the water capital reserve into a reserve fund;
THAT Council direct staff to consider the results of the rate study in future amendments to the Township's asset management plan.
Water Restrictions
A reminder that there are Water Systems Restrictions/Regulations in place for the Waldemar Water System (click link for details).
By-Law 52-2006 regulates the use of the Waldemar Water System - "Even numbered houses on even days, and odd numbered houses on odd days, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; filling of swimming pools from the water system is prohibited." A ban may be imposed at anytime due to conditions. Please use your water responsibly.
Under Section 7 of By-Law 52-2006: Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalty provided for under the Provincial Offences Act.
Reports
Waldemar Drinking Water System Inspection Report - August 8, 2019
The report is also available upon request, without charge, at the Municipal Office located at 374028 6th Line Amaranth, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 Monday through Friday.
To view the Waldemar Quality Management System Policy, click here.
Ontario Drinking Water Risk Methodology Information Sheet
Private Wells
Information and rules for residential well (private wells) owners with respect to the proper location, construction, maintenance and abandonment of a well - Link to Provincial site.