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Proposed Changes to 2022 Water Rates

Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is considering changes to the fees and rate structure for water system users. On February 9, 2022, the Committee of the Whole approved report OPS2022-09 to enact new water rates which would come into effect on May 1, 2022 and will be reflected on the July 2022 water bills. To access this report, click here.

A By-law to enact these rates is being presented at the Council meeting on February 16, 2022. To view the agenda, click here.

How will this impact your bill? To calculate changes to your bill with the proposed rates, the 2022 Water Rates Calculator can help. Please note that you need to download the excel file onto your device to be able to input your bill information. You can do so by clicking the "2022 Water Rates Calculator" link and pressing "File", "Save As", and then "Download Copy". We apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

Sign Up for E-mail Water Bills

The Township of Georgian Bluffs offers water customers the ability to receive an electronic version of their water bill instead of a paper copy.

Click here to view the 2020 water fees and charges schedule.

Pre-authorized Payment

We are pleased to offer you the convenience of a Pre-authorized Payment Plan. This voluntary plan offers you an easy, time-saving way to have water and sewer payments automatically deducted from your bank account. This payment method is free of charge.

It means eliminating the chore of writing cheques and ensuring your payment reaches us by the due date. There are no service charges or fees for enrolling in the plan. All that's required is completing and submitting the Authorization and Agreement Form for the plan, along with a void cheque.

Click here to download the Water Pre-Authorized Payment Form.

Or, click here to complete and submit the electronic Water Pre-Authorized Payment Form.

Water Connection Application

Click here to submit a Water Connection Application.

Water Meter Replacement Form

Click here to submit a Water Meter Replacement Form.

Water Meter Reading Request Form

Click here to submit a Water Meter Reading Request Form.

Leak Detection

Did you know that a leaky toilet can waste between 750 to 1,000 litres of water per day? A leak like this can triple or quadruple your water bill. The worst part is it leaves no trace!

To check if your toilets are leaking and costing you money try this simple trick.

1) Remove the lid from the top of your tank.
2) Add 10 to 12 drops of food coloring to the water. (Try to avoid colours like blue which could be present from cleaning solutions, which could create a false positive.)
3) Wait 15 – 20 minutes
4) If the water in the bowl remains clear there are no leaks.
5) If you see any colour in your bowl, you likely have a faulty flapper and a leak.
6) Flush the toilet to remove the food coloring from the system.

Things that you can do:

1) Check that the chain is not too tight that it is preventing the flapper from sealing properly.
2) Check to make sure that there is no sediment around the flapper valve or valve seal.
3) Change the flapper valve.
4) Ensure that the water level in the tank is below the overflow tube, otherwise your tank could be overfilling and leaking water down into the bowl
5) If a leak still occurs you may need to change the valve seat if it has been damaged.
Even new toilets can leak so it’s important to check all toilets on a regular basis.

Drinking Water Quality

In order to meet the requirements of Justice O'Connor's report, the Ministry of the Environment has developed the Drinking Water Municipal Licensing Program.

Under this program each Municipality must develop and implement a Quality Management System (QMS). A QMS can be expressed as the organizational structure, procedures, processes and resources needed to implement quality management and services for our water systems.

The General public can view the Township's QMS at the municipal office.

The annual water reports for the Township of Georgian Bluffs Treatment Plants and distribution networks may be read at the municipal office.