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The installation of an overflow discharge pipe is a
crucial safety measure. It must be positioned
lower than the top of the water tank and the fill
point and should be visible to the operator during
the filling procedure. This is a crucial requirement
to prevent overfilling and potential! hazards.
The ‘light on full’ indicator, a red light, is not just a
component, it's a critical part of the tank. It should
be connected to a device in the tank and installed
near the fill point, visible from the cab of the
delivery truck. The indicator light support should
allow for adequate clearance of the water truck
The fed indicator light illuminates when the tank
s full on a separate circuit. It must be
weatherproof and suitable for use during ail
seasons. The customer must have a wiring
diagram for the indicator light, available for
review if needed. The customer is responsible for
replacing bulbs and maintaining the indicator light
system at his own expense
Fanks must not have open lids nor be of a type
with an open top. In addition. if tanks are located
in basements, covers must be fastened and
sealed to the tank to prevent flooding
The location of the sewage pump-out point is not
just a detail, it's a critical aspect of the
installation. It must be within a maximurn distance
of 4.5 meters or 15 feet from the service vehicle
access. This requirement ts not just important, It's
essential for the system's efficient and safe
operation and underscores the importance of
adhering to regulatory guidelines
The sewage pump-out connection fitting shail
consist of 3 3-inch or 75-mm female camlocks
suitable for use with the pump-out truck adapter
on the hose. The fitting wilt have a greater
diameter than the water fill point, so a cross-
connection cannot be made
The sewage holding tank shall be twice the
volume of the water storage tank to
accommodate sewage and greywater discharge
The service pump-out point shall be kept a
minimum of 18 inches or 457 millimetres and a
maximum of 48 inches or 1,219 millimetres from
the ground, including snow and ice
accumulations
The service pump-out point pipe and camlock
adapter shall end with a 90-degree elbow and be
constructed of an approved material that does
not include plastic or PVC. Galvanized steel or
iron is the preferred material
The pump-out line from the service point to the
tank shall have at least a 5-degree slope to the
building such that no sewage is allowed to stand
in the line or drain to the outside of the building,
and the line within the holding tank shal! not
exceed a grade of 30 degrees
The pipe from the sewage pump-out service point
to the sewage holding tank shall have an interior
diameter of a minimum of 4 inches or 100
millimetres or reduced to 3 inches or 75 mm
when the developed length of the sewer pump
out is greater than 25 feet or 7.5 meters
All sewage pump-out lines shall be rigidly
secured or anchored at the paint of connection,
and further to this, all pipes over 3 meters in
developed length shall be anchored every 3
meters
The user is responsible for all aspects of the
operation and maintenance of systems required
for the provision of water and sewage systems.
The Hamlet assumes no responsibility for
service when user systems do not meet
standards or are not maintained.
DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
Provides Scheduled
Trucked Municipal Services
to the Community
RATES
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
For
Services Provided in the Service Area
FOR SERVICES OUTSIDE THE SERVICE AREA, CONTACT TH
HAMLET OFFICE
How Do | Know That the Water Storage |
Tank Needs Cleaning?
The water from the delivery truck or pipe has |
been treated and is safe. However. if your
water comes out of the tap looking a little cloudy or the
water in your glass dees not clear up after 1 minute, the
sediment on the bottom of a storage tank could be the
cause, It is often a sign that your tank needs cleaning
How Often Should Water Storage Tanks Be Cleaned?
Water Storage tanks should be cleaned and disinfected at
least once a year
iN THE CASE OF A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THIS
PAMPHLET AND THE BYLAW BYLAWS 331 + 327 +340,
SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS WILL APPLY.
ECONOMIC RATE
WATER DELIVERY/SEWAGE PUMP-OUT
$ .0215 per litre
For customers recerning partial municipal services, the
rates shall be 60% of the rate for water and 40% for
sewage
SOLID WASTE PICKUP DISPOSAL
Residential Domestic $ 35.00 per month
Retail $ 55.00 per month
Commercial $ 50.00 per month
SUBSIDY RATES
JOT AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE OUTSIDE THE SERVICE AREA Bulk Sewage
Water delivery and Sewage pump-out
subsidy rates are-
Residential $ .01 118 per litre
Up te
Senior Residential (age 70+) $ .0215 per litre
To a maximum of 10,000 litres per month - additiona
quantities will be billed at a total econormc rate
The customer must have had an active account
for three years.
Garbage pickup and disposal subsidy rates
are-
Senior Residential $35.00 per month
VOLUME CALCULATION
The quantity of water will be indicated by an
approved truck meter
Where no approved truck meter is used, the
quantity shall be by the Schedule for “Approved yey ge
Quantities for Unmetered Truck Service.” co oy
eh 3 To receive services,
OW user facilities must meet the
A Payment Security Deposit must be paid ae following standards.
before the provision of municipal service
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGES
The minimum monthly charge for water/sewage
services for each customer shall be $20.00 per
month
A minimum of one month shall be per charge
for garbage pickup disposal provided for the
month or part thereof
BULK RATES
Bulk Water $0.017 per iltre
$0.025 per litre
Bulk Residential Garbage Disposal
$25.00 cm - sorted
$80.00 cm - unsorted
EXTRA SERVICE RATES
Additional water or sewage services MAY
be provided to non-residential customers
with an active account in good standing
This service is unavailable to customers
outside the “Municipal Service Area
8am—5pm Monday toFriday $50.00
5 pm — 10 pm Monday to Friday $100.00
8 am — t0 pm Saturday $150.00
8 am — 10 pm Statutory Holiday $150.00
8 am ~ 10 pm Sunday $250.00
+ the cost of service.
Unimpeded access to the water fill point and
sewage pump out shall be maintained, including
removing mud, ice, snow, water, pets, vehicles,
flower beds, stored items, and yard material. Fill
points are not to be located behind homes or
without vehicle access
The water fill point shail not exceed 20 feet or 6
meters from the access and must extend from
the wall facing the access. The fill point must be
secured tightly to the building
The exterior piping and fill point are to be of metal
construction suitable for potable water supply and
have good corrosion resistance. Fill points must
be fitted with a mate 2-inch or 50 mm camiock
fitung that connects to the truck fill hose outlet
The water fill point shall be sufficrently smail in
diameter that the sewage pump-out hose cannot
be inserted
The water fill point shall be clearly labelled at all
times
The water holding tank shall be a minimum of
§00 gallons or 2270 titres in size for dwellings of
three bedrooms or less. Larger-sized dwellings
shail add 800 litres or 176 gallons per additional
bedroom for tank sizing
Owners of Non-residential buildings are required
to size water tanks based on Canadian
Architectural standards, the expected water
consumption. and a water delivery penod of four
(4) days
The connection point of the water fill point shall
be a minimum of 36 inches or 915 millimetres
and a maximum of 48 inches or 1,220 mitlimetres
from the ground surface in all seasons
The water service line shall have a back grade so
that the water does not free flow from the tank or
sit in the service line, or it shall have a check
valve to prevent free flow and heat tape to
prevent freezing