Water Utility
The Village relies on groundwater for its supply of safe,
good quality water. The water is removed from the ground by five
production wells, one on the east side of the highway, the other
four on the west side. To enhance and protect the quality of the
water, the Village incorporates breakpoint chlorination; strict
operation, maintenance, repair, and construction procedures and
controls; a backflow prevention program; customer inquiries
investigation; and a thorough quality monitoring program. The
Village supplies water to approximately 638 homes or 40% of the
homes in the village. The remaining homes are served by private
wells.
Water Metering & Billing
The Village has changed to a metered rate for its water
utility customers. Water meters are placed just inside the wall of
those homes in the Village. The meters are read using a remote
reader for safe and convenient service. The water meter remains the
property of the Village and should be accessible in case it needs
maintenance. Next to your meter is your main valve, which you may
need in a hurry should a leak develop in your own plumbing.
Exercising this valve from time to time will help ensure that it can
be easily operated should a problem present itself.
Private Well Owners
Private well owners should have their water tested at least
once per year to ensure they are using safe water. Sample bottles
and collection procedures can be picked up at the village office
between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Sewer Utility
Wastewater is collected from 99 percent of our residents;
the wastewater is treated to the satisfaction of the provincial
regulators at three sites. One site provides tertiary treatment, one
site is an aerated lagoon and the third is a lagoon. Residents can
help with the maintenance of the village’s collection by not
disposing the following items down a toilet or drain:
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houseplant leaves and clippings
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silt or mud; rags
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human or animal hair
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tea bags, coffee grounds, filters
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cooking grease or animal grease (don't pour these down the sink either)
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cigarettes, cigars, butts; kitty litter
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solvents, paint
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sanitary napkins and tampons
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disposable diapers
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condoms
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boxes, packaging, wrappers.
New products are advertised as being bio-degradable, unfortunately these products are not in the collection system long enough to break down, instead they cause blockages in sanitary sewer service connections, mains and pumping stations, causing backups into homes, and unnecessary discharges to the environment. These items need to be placed in the garbage.
To report any problems after hours with the water
and sewage system, please call 457-0695.
Supervisor: Rockland Miller
Public Works Utilities Operator: Bill McBride
Public Works Transportation Technician: Doug Hackett
Public Works Laborer: Mike LeBlanc
Effective January 1, 2010
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Water charges for metered residents: $1.30/cubic meter (1,000 litres)
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There is a base fee of $35 per quarter
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Charge for meter $5 per quarter
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Water charges for unmetered residents using village water: $310 per quarter
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Sewer charges $120 per quarter
Please note that the you can pay your Water & Sewer bill through preauthorized debits. Click here to download the form.
We have a drop slot at the Village office located to the left of the main door. Residents can use this to drop off payments, registration forms, etc.. Please note that we will also continue to use the drop off box that is currently located at the Esso convenience store.
