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Region of Waterloo hires former Gordie Howe Bridge director as commissioner of water services
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (445+ words) Region hires new water commissioner to address ongoing water capacity issues The Mannheim water treatment plant in Kitchener. The Region of Waterloo has found a new commissioner for water and wastewater services to help guide the region out of the…...
Waterloo Region water conservation bylaw kicks in May 30
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (333+ words) Residents in Waterloo Region must adhere to the bylaw starting May 31, restricting outdoor water use to curb excessive usage during summer months. Waterloo Region’s water conservation bylaw kicks in May 31, pushing residents to save water this summer. Waterloo Region residents…...
Region drills below contaminated soil in Baden for more water
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1495+ words) After being closed for 25 years for high levels of nitrate, the Baden well field may add more water to the region’s supply. The Baden well field at 2922 Sandhills Rd. For more than 25 years, municipal wells in Baden haven’t added a…...
Regional council ditches 1980 agreement protecting Wilmot groundwater
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (861+ words) A majority of councillors said the agreement, which limited how much water could be pumped from Wilmot’s underground aquifers and sent to the cities, is now outdated. Waterloo Region has rescinded a 1980 policy protecting Wilmot’s water. A 1980 Region of Waterloo…...
Waterloo Region asks for provincial moratorium on water-taking permits
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (483+ words) Request to be reviewed following update on the region’s water-supply strategy. To meet specifications for road building and construction projects, sand, gravel and crushed stone often need to be washed to remove fine particles. Waterloo Region council is requesting a…...
Pincher Creek council approves $528K to secure clean, reliable water supply
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (692+ words) Pincher Creek town council has approved $528,000 in funding to replace aging sand filter media at the water treatment plant, addressing infrastructure that has exceeded its expected lifespan and is affecting plant operations. The decision was made during the March 9 regular…...
Water permits under scrutiny as Waterloo Region faces growth freeze
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1095+ words) The Mannheim Service Area, where there is a water supply problem, is shown in blue on this map of Waterloo Region. The deregulation of permit approvals, and the increased number of permits issued among the causes of a water shortage…...