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The Corporation of the Municipality of Bluewater
By-Law Number 2-2025
Being a By-law to repeal and replace By-law 19-2005 being a by-law to regulate the
time, manner, extent and nature of the supply of potable water within the Municipality
of Bluewater.
Whereas section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 Part II gives the
power to pass by-laws respecting public utilities;
Now Therefore Council of the Municipality of Bluewater enacts as follows:
1.
Definitions
For the purpose of this By-law:
"Consumer" means any person, organization, or property receiving potable water
from the Municipality of Bluewater's water systems.
"Potable Water" means water that meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation
170/03 and is safe for human consumption.
"Excessive Use" means any water use that exceeds the amount necessary for
intended purposes, particularly regarding outdoor watering
"Handheld Watering Device" means any manually operated device such as a
watering can or handheld hose used for watering purposes.
"Special Permission" means authorization granted by the Public Works
Department for activities not permitted under standard restrictions.
2.
Water Restrictions:
2.1. Water restrictions shall be in effect from the first day of June through the first
day of October on a yearly basis.
2.2. Consumers who receive water from any Municipality of Bluewater system must
refrain from watering their lawns or excessive uses of water namely flower
gardens or vegetable and shall do so only in accordance with the following
schedule:
- Odd-numbered properties may water on odd-numbered calendar days.
- Even-numbered properties may water on even-numbered calendar
days.
3.
Exceptions
3.1. The following are exempt from water use restrictions:
a) Fire Departments when performing firefighting or emergency duties.
b) The Municipality of Bluewater for operational purposes.
c) Flowers and vegetable gardens, which may be watered anytime using
Handheld Watering Devices.
d) Newly seeded or sodded lawns, and newly planted trees or shrubs, with
extended watering hours permitted upon receiving special permission from
the Public Works Department.
4.
Enforcement
4.1. The By-law Enforcement Officer, the Public Works Manager, or their designates
are authorized to enforce the provisions of this by-law.
4.2. Consumers found in contravention of this by-law are subject to penalties outlined
in Section 5.
5.
Penalties
5.1. Penalties for non-compliance are as follows:
a) First Offense: A written warning.
b) Second Offense: A fine of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
c) Third and Subsequent Offenses: A fine of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
5.2. Fines not paid within the stipulated period shall be added to the offender's utility
bill.
6. THAT By-law 19-2005 is hereby repealed.
7. THAT this By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing.
By-law read a first and second time this 13th day of January, 2025.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of January, 2025.
Paul Klopp, Mayor
Chandra Alexander, Clerk