Water / Sewer
ATTENTION
Effective March 17, 2020 St. Clair Township Public Works Operations Staff will only be providing emergency services. All regularly scheduled work is being put on hold for the time being. These measures have been put in place to protect the public and our operators. Any appointments that are currently scheduled will be cancelled and rescheduled.
Emergency work includes:
- Sanitary lateral blockages
- Water turn on for returning snowbirds
- Water lateral leaks causing damage
- Watermain breaks
Any work that is not of an emergency nature will be documented and followed up on after the emergency measures have been lifted.
Contact Public Works
E-mail address for public works: publicworks@twp.stclair.on.ca
Phone: (519) 867-2993, 519-867-2125
After hours emergency phone number: 1-888-441-4204
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Public Information Project Summary
Courtright WWTP Odour Control Project and Final Effluent Reuse System
St Clair Township is in the process of upgrading the Odour Control System and installing a Final Effluent Reuse System at the Courtright WWTP. The Township has applied for funding through the FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) grant to assist with the costs. Some of the benefits from these projects include:
- Improvement to Public Health
- Improvement to the Communities Quality of Life
- Reduction of off-site odours
- Positive impact on nearby land and residents
- Increase in home value on neighbouring properties
- Reduction in water consumption (estimated to be reduced by up to 80%)
- Decrease in Facility Operating and Maintenance costs
- Operational improvements from the newly installed systems
The Courtright WWTP Odour Control Project is projected to be completed by Spring 2019. Tours of the facility are expected to be planned for late Spring 2019.
UPDATE: Water and Sewer Use By-Laws and Discharger Information Report
Attention all water and sewer use customers!!!
The Township has recently updated the Water Use By-Law 23 of 2017 and Sewer Use By-Law 24 of 2017.
Discharger Information Reporters
Currently only Industrial and Commercial sanitary sewer customers are required to complete the “Discharger Information Report”.
In accordance with the Sewer Use By-Law 24 of 2017, a written notice will be sent to all required dischargers to complete a “Discharger Information Report” and submit to the Municipality within thirty (30) days of written notification. The discharger shall also provide written notification of any change in the information requested in the report a minimum thirty (30) days prior to the effective dates of such change. Discharge Information Reports can be submitted via email at publicworks@twp.stclair.on.ca or mailed to the Township.
SLWC Program for the Township of St. Clair
Sewage Service Line Warranty Protection is now being offered
The Township of St. Clair Council approves Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. (SLWC) to offer the National Service Line Warranty Program to homeowners located in our municipality. The Warranty Program offers voluntary warranty protection at an affordable price for sewage lines in the event of a failure. This new optional warranty service will begin in the summer of 2018. Homeowners will receive a letter\card in the mail from SLWC.
The SLWC Warranty Program offers protection against normal wear and tear, which is not covered under most traditional homeowners policies. If lines break, leak or clog – SLWC will repair the line using local, licensed contractors who are familiar with local code and can ensure a timely response. This program provides up to $5,000 in coverage per incident. Additionally, the program has no annual or lifetime limits, service fees or deductibles – just protection when you need it most. SLWC provides first-class customer service with a 24/7 repair line and the use of licensed and thoroughly researched local contractors – keeping dollars in the local economy.
To enroll call SLWC at 1-844-616-8444 and live operator will be available to help.
Sewer Main Flushing
St. Clair Township Residents
Public Works will be flushing sewer mains connected to the St. Clair Township sewer system during the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM beginning May and continuing into the fall. During this maintenance procedure you may notice some gurgling noises in drains.
If conditions persist after 24-48 hours of normal use, please notify Public Works @ 519-867-2993.
Our Sewer Flushing program has been completed for the season.
Hydrant Flushing
Public Works will be undertaking annual flushing of fire hydrants connected to the St. Clair Township Water Distribution System during the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM beginning April and continuing into the fall. During this maintenance procedure you may notice some water discolouration using your taps, flushing toilets, doing laundry, etc. as some sediment may be drawn into your residence. We recommend that you run the cold water tap for a few minutes or until the discolouration disappears.
Notice of Completion
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR LASALLE LINE WATERMAIN EXTENSION – St. Clair Township is planning to construct a watermain extension on LaSalle Line from the existing Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) supply line to an existing watermain near Vidal Street South. The Environmental Screen Report will be presented to the Township of St. Clair Council at the following meeting:
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2015
Open house at 5:30 PM, presentation at 6 PM
Place: Council Chambers, Township of St. Clair Civic Centre
Click here for further information.
Forms and Notices
Pre-authorized Payment Plan for Utility Billing
For your convenience, we now offer pre-authorized payment options for your utility billings. Please click here for a downloadable pre-authorized form. Please fill out the form, attach a void cheque, and return to the Township office if you would like to start this method of paying your utility bill.
Agreement to Bill Tenant Instead of Owner Form
Other Information
- 2020 Water Rates
- 2019 Water Rates
- 2018 Water Rates
- 2017 Water Rates
- 2016 Water Rates
- 2015 Water Rates
- 2014 Water Rates
- 2013 Water Rates
- 2012 Water Rates
As required by the Ontario Drinking Water Regulations, copies of the Annual Water Quality Report for the St. Clair Township Water Distribution system are available free of charge from the Water Department, located on the lower level of the St. Clair Civic Centre (for location click on the map to the right) or on the Township web site.
A copy of the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS) Annual Report is available for inspection at the Township Water Department. This report and previous quarterly reports will also be available for viewing on the LAWSS website at www.lawss.org . These reports may also be obtained free of charge from LAWSS at 1215 Fort Street, Sarnia.
Quality Management System Operational Plan
The Operational Plan defines and documents the Quality Management System (QMS) for the St. Clair Water Distribution system No. 260006464, owned and operated by the Corporation of the Township of St. Clair. It sets out the Corporation of the Township of St. Clair’s policies and procedures with respect to quality management in accordance with the requirements of the Province of Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS). Click here to access the plan.
Water Reports
Municipal Drinking Water License
Approved Water Financial Plan 2016 to 2021