Contact Public Works
E-mail address for public works: stclairpw@stclairtownship.ca
Phone: (519) 867-2993, 519-867-2125
After hours emergency phone number: 1-888-441-4204
St Clair Township introduced a sanitary fixed fee in 2020 to help the municipality pay for extensive costs related to the sanitary infrastructure upgrades required to improve the operational effectiveness of the Township sanitary system and meet provincial regulations.
Click here for more information on the Sanitary Fixed Fee
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Please allow 3 business days for processing. A convenience fee will be applied to cover payment handling and processing charges.
Norfolk Controls has been retained to generate a report that details the efficiency and cost savings that can be achieved by modernizing the Township of St. Clair’s current Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) & Communication Systems. This report will focus on a number of areas that address not only the reliability of St. Clair’s current SCADA system, but also the functionality, security, and cost savings that can be realized by migrating towards a modern SCADA system. Click here for the revised study and for further information click here..
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 stclairpw@stclairtownship.ca or mailed to the Township.
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.
Over the next few weeks, St. Clair Township will be conducting sewer flushing and camera inspections in the village of Mooretown, and along St. Clair Parkway between Corunna and Courtright. This is part of St. Clair Townships annual infrastructure maintenance and inspection program.
Please note the following details:
The work is anticipated to be completed during the months of April and May.
We thank-you for your cooperation as we continue to improve our municipal infrastructure. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact:
Public Works at 519-867-2125.
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 begun for the season.
Below is the current sewer flushing areas – CORBC & CORBD
CORBC Corunna
currently flushing Zone 5D & Zone 6
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.
Please click here for the downloadable Water and Sewer Tenant and Owner Agreement (mail, fax or drop off completed form).
Either of the above forms can be email to the Township office at: stclairpw@stclairtownship.ca
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.
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
Municipal Drinking Water License
Approved Water Financial Plan 2016 to 2021