Water Treatment

Notice: Watermain Flushing and Hydrant Testing 2024

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing watermains and testing fire hydrants between Monday May 13th and Friday May 17th. Flushing will take place between the hours of 8am and 3pm.

This preventive maintenance practice ensures the proper operation of fire hydrants and flushes accumulated sediment from the distribution system. While flushing is underway, short periods of low pressure and discoloured water can be expected. Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard. To restore clarity, remove the aerator and turn on a cold water tap until the water runs clear. Residents are asked to minimize water consumption and avoid doing laundry when flushing activity is observed in your vicinity.

If you have any questions regarding the flushing program, please contact the Water & Sewer Department at 613-396-3436.

Please read the full notice here for more information.

Notice: Watermain Flushing and Hydrant Testing 2023

Hydrant flushing

The Deseronto Water & Sewer Department will be flushing watermains and testing fire hydrants between June 27th and July 15th. Flushing will take place normally between the hours of 8am and 3pm on the following dates. Staff will attempt to adhere to the following schedule for flushing, but there may be slight changes:


June 27th Water Street – Mill Street – Main Street west of Mill Street

June 28th Green Street – Brant Street

June 29th College Street – Pearl Street – Dundas Street west of Mill Street

July 4th Main Street east of Mill Street

July 5th St George Street – Centre Street – Maple Avenue

July 6th Fourth Street – Second Street – First Street

July 10th Dundas Street east of Mill Street

July 11th Edmon Street – Prince Street – Stanley Avenue

July 12th Thomas Street

Please read the full notice here for more information.

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Confirmed Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) for Mohawk Bay, Deseronto – August 25, 2020.

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Confirmed Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) for Mohawk Bay, Deseronto – August 25, 2020.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECPs) Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algal bloom at the Mohawk Bay – and at the Deseronto public boat launch, 183 Main St.

Blue-Green Algae can foul the water and cause smelly water. Several species of cyanobacteria in the algae can create toxins, which pose health concerns. A water sample was taken by the Ministry of the Environment on August 14th, 2020 and analysis confirmed the cyanobacteria in our blue-green algae (specifically: Gloeotrichia, Microcystis). This is a health concern.

The processes of the Deseronto Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant remove the health risk posed by blue-green algae and extra testing is performed starting in June through October to ensure safe drinking water. People are advised to avoid water contact in the Bay and at the Deseronto Boat Launch area.

For general information on blue-green algae, please refer to the MECPs website at http://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/blue-green-algae 

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Request for Proposals: RFP 2020 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan

Request for Proposals: RFP 2020 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan

The purpose of this Proposal is to select a consulting firm to partner with the Town to assist the Town in preparing a long-term financial plan and water and wastewater rate structure to meet regulatory requirements as well as meet the needs of the system users and Town staff. 

The Proposals must be submitted to the Town at the office of:

Town of Deseronto 

331 Main St, PO Box 310 Deseronto, Ontario 

K0K 1X0 

Attn: Rob Galt, Water and Sewer Manager 

On or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”):

Time: 3:00 pm local time 

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 

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Trust the Tap - Walkerton Commemoration

This month marks 20 years since the water supply in Walkerton, Ontario was contaminated with E. coli and Campylobacter jejuni bacteria, resulting in the death of 7 people and severe illness affecting over 2,000 people.

Since May 2000, the Provincial government, Municipalities, Conservation Authorities and Source Protection Committees throughout much of Ontario have done tremendous work to improve the quality of municipal drinking water by following the recommendations of the Walkerton Inquiry which was led by Justice Dennis O’Connor.

As we remember the Walkerton tragedy, we acknowledge the hard work and integral part our municipality has played in the multi-barrier approach to safer drinking water.

The multi-barrier approach ensures that municipal drinking water is protected and improved from the source to the tap.  After 20 years, it is time to recognize the important work that has been done to make municipal drinking water safe. 

For more information see: Trust the Tap

Hydrant Flushing starts May 4th. at 8:00 am

Reminder that Hydrant Flushing will begin next week.

Remember that the only safe thing to flush is toilet paper. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Town is attempting to preserve staff resources by limiting preventable service calls. Disinfectant wipes, paper towels and facial tissues do not break down and can cause clogs and costly damage to waste water systems and home plumbing systems.

NOTICE OF WATERMAIN FLUSHING AND HYDRANT TESTING

The Deseronto Water and Sewer Department will be flushing watermains and testing fire hydrants between May 4th. and May 15th. Flushing will take place normally between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. 

This preventive maintenance practice ensures the proper operation of fire hydrants and flushes accumulated sediment from the distribution system.  While flushing is underway, short periods of low pressure and discoloured water can be expected. 

Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard.  To restore clarity, remove the aerator and turn on a cold water tap until the water runs clear.

Residents are asked to minimize water consumption and avoid doing laundry when flushing activity is observed in your vicinity.  

If you have any questions regarding the flushing program, please contact the Water & Sewer Operations Manager, Rob Galt at 613-396-3436.

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