Water & Wastewater Rates
The Town of St. Marys is committed to providing safe, clean and reliable drinking water to all the residents and businesses within the Town. The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) operates and maintains the Town's water and wastewater systems. See below for important water and wastewater contacts, information and documents.
On this page:
- Our commitment to you
- Water reservoir project
- Municipal water system environmental assessment
- Wate and wastewater rates
Our commitment to you
The Town of St. Marys and our Operating Authority are committed to providing a safe and reliable drinking water supply. The Drinking Water Quality Management System policy outlines the commitment of our Operating Authority, and the Town.
Please note: A copy of the Operational Plan for the Town of St. Marys is available during regular business hours for public viewing at the Municipal Operations Centre, located at 408 James Street South, St. Marys.
Water reservoir project
The Town is planning to develop a ground water storage facility at 55 St. George Street North.
Municipal water system environmental assessment
The Town of St. Marys initiated a Class Environmental Assessment in January 2013 to determine if there was a requirement for any upgrades/additions to the existing municipal water system. The study process followed the procedures set out in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document, dated October 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011 (Ref. 1). B.M. Ross and Associates Limited (BMROSS) was engaged to conduct the Class EA investigation on behalf of the Town of St. Marys.
Download the Screening Report for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Water System Upgrades (accessible version available upon request)
Water and wastewater rates
New water and sewer rates are approved by Town Council annually. Festival Hydro is contracted by the municipality to read water meters and to issue billings for water and sewer use.
The water system is designed as a self-funded program with rates accounting for operation, maintenance, capital improvements, etc. For more information regarding water and wastewater rates please see the links below:
- BY-LAW NUMBER 100 OF 2017 - Water rates amendment
- Drinking Water System Financial Plan for the Town of St. Marys
If you require any documents listed on this page in an alternate format, please contact the Clerk's Office at 519-284-2340 ext. 212 or clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca.
Contact Us
Town of St. Marys (general contact)
Town Hall: 175 Queen Street East
Mail: P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6