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Bylaw 1818
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHAPPLE
BYLAW NO 1818
BEING A BY-LAW of The Corporation of the Township of Chapple to provide for the Regulation
of Water Supply in the Township of Chapple.
WHEREAS under Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, a municipality may pass by-laws
respecting matters within the sphere of jurisdiction of Public Utilities, and Public Utilities
includes a system that is used to provide water services for the public;
AND WHEREAS the Building Code Act and Safe Drinking Water Act authorize the Township of
Chapple to enact by-laws to protect the drinking water supply;
AND WHEREAS it is essential to the citizens of the Township of Chapple to have a reliable, safe
supply of drinking water;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapple enacts as follows:
PART 1 - SHORT TITLE
This By-law may be referred to as the "Water Usage By-law."
BY-LAW INDEX
Part 2 - Definitions
Part 3 - Application for Water Service
Part 4 - Water Rates and Charges
Part 5 - Operation of Waterworks
Part 6 - Water Service Pipes
Part 7 - Water Meters
Part 8 - Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention
Part 9 - Use of Water Externally
Part 10 - Prohibitions
Part 11 - Enforcement
Part 12 - Effective Date
PART 2 - DEFINITIONS
2.1 Building means a structure supplied with Water by the Township of Chapple.
2.2 Contractor means a person, partnership, or corporation who contracts to undertake the
execution of work commissioned by an Owner or the Township to install or maintain Mains,
Service Stubs, hydrants and other appurtenances.
2.3 Customer means any person who receives Water from the Township or receives Water
Related Services from the Township.
2.4 Main means every Water pipe, unless otherwise herein defined, installed on the public road
allowance or on any other land upon which the Township has obtained easements or has
access rights under Section 91 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
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2.5 Meter means the Water Meter supplied and owned by the Township to measure the
quantity of Water used by the Customer.
2.6 Occupant means any lessee, tenant, Owner, the agent of a lessee, tenant or Owner, or any
person in possession of any Premises.
2.7 Owner means any person partnership or corporation that is the registered owner of the
Premises or any agent thereof, a person entitled to a limited estate in land, a trustee in whom
land is vested, a committee of the estate of a person, an executor, an administrator, or a
guardian.
2.8 Plumbing System means the system of connected piping, fittings, valves, equipment,
fixtures and appurtenances contained in plumbing that begins, is located and is connected
immediately after the Meter to which the Building Code Act or any amendments thereto apply.
2.9 Potable Water means Water that is fit for human consumption.
2.10 Premises means any house, tenement, Building, lot, or part of a lot, or both, in, through,
or past which Water Service Pipes run.
2.11 Service Extension means the portion of a Water Service Pipe from the property line to the
Meter location, or for a fire service to the inside of the exterior wall of a Building.
2.12 Service Stub means the portion of a Water Service Pipe from a Main to the property line
which will always include one control valve.
2.13 Shut-Off Valve means the valve on the Water stub or private main owned and used by the
Township to shut off or turn on the Water from the Township's Water Distribution System to
any Premises.
2.14 Township shall mean the municipality of Chapple, any representatives of the municipality
designated to have responsibility for this by-law and may include any person authorized by the
municipality of Chapple to carry out any powers or duties pursuant to this by-law.
2.15 Water means potable water supplied by the Township.
2.16 Water Distribution System means Mains with connections to feeder mains, feeder mains
within subdivision lands, Private Mains, Service Stubs, fire hydrants, and Shut Off Valves and all
other appurtenances thereto.
2.17 Water Service Pipe means the pipe and fittings that convey Water from a connection on a
Main or Private Main to the Meter location, or, for a fire service, to the inside of the exterior
wall of a Building.
2.18 Water Usage Charge means the monthly charge for Water as measured by the Meter and
as set out in Chapple's User Fees By-law.
2.19 Waterworks means any works for the collection, production, treatment, storage, supply
and distribution of Water, or any part of any such works, but does not include Plumbing System
to which the Building Code Act, or any amendments thereto apply.
PART 3 - APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE
3.1 Application and payment prior to installation
For any new water service pipe or main installation, or the alteration of existing water service
pipes or mains, the Owner shall apply to the Township approval for a Water connection by
filling out all applicable forms, including those outlined in Chapple's Credit and Collections
Policy. Before the connection is installed, the Owner shall pay the connection charges as set out
Chapple's User Fees By-law.
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3.2 Installation - payment required
The installation of the Water connection will not be scheduled or commenced until the
application and payment have been made as required in Part 3.1, under the supervision of the
Township or a representative authorized by the Township.
PART 4 - WATER RATES AND CHARGES
4.1 Supply of Water
Supply of Water in the Township shall be governed by the requirements of this By-law. Access
and notification requirements for occupied Buildings shall conform to this By-law and/or
Sections 80, 81 and 437 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
4.2 Water Charges
Every Customer or Owner of Premises in the Township who receives Water or Water related
services shall pay Water charges as set out in Chapple's User Fees By-law.
4.3 Meter reading and billing
Water meters may be read, and accounts rendered monthly or bi-monthly, or on any other
basis at the discretion of the Township. The bill shall be deemed to be served upon the
customer if it is delivered or sent by mail or email to the address supplied.
4.3.1 Meter reading failure
If a Meter fails to register or a read is not collected for any other reason, the customer shall be
charged based on a reasonable estimate as determined by the Township derived from previous
consumption at the property where available. At the time when a meter read is collected, the
account will be adjusted based on the actual metered consumption during the estimated
period.
4.4 Late payment charge and overdue notice
When an account is not paid by the due date stated on the bill, a late payment charge will be
assessed to the account as outlined in the Township's Credit and Collections Policy.
4.5 Notice of disconnection
When an account remains unpaid, the Township may deliver or cause to be delivered to the
Premises a notice of disconnection as outlined in the Township's Credit and Collections Policy.
4.6 Non-payment - water shut off
If the Customer omits, neglects, or refuses to pay any bill rendered, whether for Water charges,
Water related services or any other monies to which the Township may be entitled in respect of
Water supply to such Premises, the Township may, at its discretion, shut off or reduce the flow
of the Water to the Premises. The Township shall provide reasonable notice to Customers and
Occupants of the proposed shut off as outlined in the Township's Credit and Collections Policy.
Unpaid charges may be collected in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and may be
added to the tax roll against the Premises in respect of which the Water was supplied.
4.7 Non-access - water shut off
If the Customer and/or Occupant of any Premise neglects or refuses to allow the Township or
persons authorized by the Township entry to the Premise to inspect, install, repair, replace or
alter the Meter or Shut-Off Valve, the Township may, at its discretion, shut off or reduce the
flow of Water to the Premises. The Township shall provide notice of the proposed shut off to
the Customers and/or Occupants of the Premises by prepaid mail, email or by posting the
notice on the Premises in a conspicuous place.
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4.8 Disconnection of Meter - charges
When an Owner discontinues the use of Water to any Premises, the Owner shall pay to the
Township charges as indicated in the Township's User Fees By-law for disconnecting the Meter.
4.9 Water charge - who payable by
The Water charges for providing and maintaining Water supply to any Premises are applicable
for every Meter owned and read by the Township. In instances where the Customer terminates
their account with the Township, subsequent Water charges shall be rendered to the Owner of
the Premises until such time as a new Customer applies to the Township for the supply of
Water.
4.10 Service installation charge
All Water Service Pipes, except those to a Premises being developed under a development or
subdivision agreement, will be installed on an actual cost basis at the Owner's expense,
including the Water service connection materials and all related labour, engineering, and
inspection costs under the supervision of the Township or a representative authorized by the
Township.
PART 5 - OPERATION OF WATERWORKS
5.1 Conditions on water supply
The Township agrees to use reasonable diligence in providing a regular and uninterrupted
supply and quality of Water, but does not guarantee a constant service or the maintenance of
unvaried pressure or quality or supply of Water and is not liable for damages to the customer
caused by the breaking of any Water Service Pipe or attachment, or for shutting off of Water to
repair Mains or water-related infrastructure.
5.2 Authority for Water Supply
The Township shall have the sole responsibility, authority, power and capacity to construct,
maintain and operate all Waterworks within its boundaries serving the Township, to establish
whether and the terms upon which municipalities or persons outside the Township may be
allowed to connect to the said Waterworks, and the rates to be charged for Water delivered to
such Customers.
5.3 Interruption of Water Services
The Township reserves the right, at any time, and without notice, to discontinue Water services
in the event of an emergency where the safety of life or property is at risk, to undertake
maintenance or repairs of the Waterworks system.
The Township may do the following, whether temporarily or permanently, to ensure reliable,
efficient, and equitable use and availability of Water:
a) prohibit or limit specific uses of Water;
b) limit the amount of Water supplied to a Customer;
c) regulate the time and rate at which Water may be used.
The Township may discontinue, interrupt, or reduce the delivery of Water for any of the
following purposes or reasons:
a) in the event of a temporary or permanent shortage of Water, whether actual or
perceived by the Township or a representative authorized by the Township;
b) to make repairs or improvements to any part of the Waterworks system;
c) to comply with any legal requirements;
d) to relocate or construct a Water service or connection.
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Notice of changes to the Waterworks in this section will be given, to the extent practicable, by
newspaper, radio, or television announcement, notice in writing sent via mail or email to the
Customer's address, posting a notice on the Premises in a conspicuous place, sent via text
message, phone or other electronic means to the Customer, or through oral communication.
5.4 Unauthorized operation of fire hydrant - offence
No person shall operate a fire hydrant, except the Township or persons authorized by the
Township, in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
5.5 Unauthorized operation or interference - offence
No person other than those designated by the Township shall open or close a valve in the
Waterworks, including private Mains, or remove, tamper with or in any way interfere with any
valve, Meter, structure, Main or water service in the Waterworks, including private Mains.
5.6 Improper use of Water from fire service - offence
Any Water supplied or made available for any Premises for purposes of protection of property
or persons from fire or for preventing fires or the spreading of fires shall not be used for any
other purpose.
PART 6 - WATER SERVICE PIPES
6.1 Installation - by Township - by Contractor
All Water Service Pipes shall be installed by the Township or by skilled Contractors.
6.2 Installation - to Township specifications - Ont. Build. Code requirements
All Water Service Pipes and Mains located on private property shall be constructed in
accordance with the Ontario Building Code and in accordance with good engineering practices
and shall be approved by the Chief Building Official.
6.3 Connection to Main - prior application
The installation of the Water Service Pipe shall not be scheduled or commenced in any way
until the Owner has met the requirements of this by-law.
6.4 Installation - alteration - approval by Township
For any new Water Service Pipe or Main installation, or alteration of existing Water Service
Pipes or Mains, the Owner shall apply for approval from the Township.
6.5 Installation - access for inspection
The Chief Building Official shall be entitled, at all times, to enter any Premises for the purposes
of examining pipes, connections and fixtures which are used in connection with the Water
Service Pipe and/or Main.
6.6 Disconnection of service
No Water Service Pipe shall be disconnected at the Main, the Main plugged, or the curb box
and rod removed without prior approval from the Township, at the Owner's expense.
6.7 Maintenance of Service Extension and Main - Owner
All defects to the Service Extension, Main and Meter, shall be repaired by the Owner of the
Premises. Should the Township become aware of any such defect, and upon notification to the
Owner, the said defect is not repaired, within such time as the Township deems reasonable,
then the Township may turn off the Water supply to the Premises. If the Township is ordered
under statutory authority to restore the Water supply, then the Township may repair the
defective Service Extension, Main and Meter and charge the cost to the Owner and collect such
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cost according to law, and until paid, such cost may be collected in the like manner as taxes.
The Owner shall be held responsible for the cost of restoration.
6.8 Operation of Shut-Off Valve
No person, other than those designated by the Township shall be permitted to operate the
Shut-Off Valve to any Premises.
6.9 Access to Shut-Off Valves
All Shut-Off Valves shall be left clear and accessible at all times so that the Water in the Water
Service Pipe and Private Mains may be turned off or on as may be found necessary by the
Township.
6.10 Responsibility for protection, Water loss, damage
All Service Extensions to and including the Meter shall be properly protected from frost and any
other damage at the expense and risk of the Owner of the Premises. The Owner shall be
responsible for the Water loss occasioned by a leak in the Service Extension and/or Main and
the charge for such Water loss as determined by the Township, shall be paid by the Owner
upon demand by the Township, and the Township shall not be held responsible for any
damages arising from such leakage.
6.11 Responsibility - vacant and unheated Premises
When any Premises is left vacant or without heat, the Owner shall shut off the Water supply
from within the Premises and drain the plumbing therein. The Owner or Occupant may apply in
writing to the Township to shut off Water supply. The Owner shall pay for these services at the
rate as indicated in the Township's User Fees By-law.
6.12 Responsibility - Water damage
When any Premises is left vacant or without heat, where the Water supply has not been shut
off, suffers damage to it and its contents from a leaking or burst Water pipe, the Owner or the
Occupant shall have no claim against the Township. Should the Township become aware of
such leaking or burst pipes, the Township may turn off the Service Stub, and the Water supply
shall not be turned on until the Township, in their discretion, shall consider it advisable.
6.13 Responsibility for frozen pipes - Township - Owner
Thawing out frozen Service Extensions and private Mains shall be the Owner's responsibility.
Where any employee or representative of the Township assists the Owner in the thawing of
frozen Service Extensions and private Mains on the Owner's property, all such assistance work
will be considered to be at the Owner's risk, and the Owner shall have no claim against the
Township by reason of such work.
6.14 Responsibility for Hydrant Maintenance
Any hydrant situated within a road allowance is the property of the Township and shall be
maintained by it, including Township-owned hydrants located on private property.
6.15 Responsibility for Hydrant Damage Repair - Private property
Hydrants located on private property that sustain damage shall be repaired at the discretion of
the Township, at a time deemed. Responsibility for repairs is as follows:
a) Damage above the break-away flange shall be repaired by the Township of Chapple, or by
persons authorized by the Township, at the expense of the Township;
b) Damage below the break-away flange, including the barrel, shall be repaired by the Owner,
at the expense of the Owner.
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6.16 Renewal of Service Stubs - Township - Owner
The Township shall renew Service Stubs on public property at its expense and to its
specifications when:
Service Stub is deemed by an engineer or designated municipal official to be beyond repair;
The existing Service Stub is substantially composed of lead provided the Owner has completed
replacement of the Service Extension before the Township replaces the Service Stub. The
replacement Service Stub shall conform to the specifications of the Township. Replacement
Service Stub shall be the same size as existing or the minimum size for that area of the
Township.
6.17 Access - removal - inspection - fittings
Where a Customer discontinues the use of a Water Service, the Township or a representative of
the Township may, at all reasonable times, enter the Premises in or upon which the Customer
was supplied with the Water service, for the purpose of disconnecting the supply of Water or of
making an inspection from time to time to determine whether the Water service has been or is
being unlawfully used or for the purpose of removing therefrom any fittings, machines,
apparatus, Meters, pipes or other things being the property of the Township in or upon the
Premises, and may remove the same therefrom, doing no unnecessary damage.
PART 7 - WATER METERS
7.1 Water to be metered - remedy for violation
All Water supplied on Premises within the Township of Chapple, except Water use for fire
fighting or construction, shall pass through the Meter supplied by the Township for use upon
such Premises, and in addition to whatever other remedies the Township may have in law in
respect to infringement of this by-law, an engineer or designated Township official may, upon
ascertaining that Water has been used which has not passed through the Meter of such
Premises, forthwith, without notice, shut off and stop the supply of Water.
7.2 Fire Fighting Water Through Meter - Remedy
Firefighting Water that passes through a Meter supplied by the Township for a legitimate and
verifiable fire incident, to the satisfaction of an engineer or designated Township official and
exceeds three times the average consumption through the Meter, will be eligible for a billing
adjustment. Billing charges will be based on the average consumption through the Meter, as
determined by the municipality.
7.3 Supply - installation - ownership - replacement
The Owner shall pay the Water Related Service charges as indicated in the Township's User
Fees By-law, before the Township will supply the owner with a Meter, and the Meter shall be
installed prior to occupancy of the premises. The Meter shall remain the exclusive property of
the Township and may be removed at the discretion of the municipality or designated
municipal official, upon the same being replaced by another Meter, or for any reason which the
municipality may, in their discretion, deem sufficient.
7.4 Installation - maintenance - repair - access
The Township or a representative designated by the Township may shut off or restrict the
supply of Water to any Premises if the municipality requires access to the Premises to inspect,
install, repair, replace, or alter the Meter. The Township or its designated representative shall
have free access, at all reasonable times, and upon notice given as set out in Section 7.5 of this
by-law, to all parts of every Premise to which Water is supplied for the purpose of inspecting,
installing, repairing, replacing, or altering the Meter, within or without the Premises, or placing
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Meters upon any Water Service Pipe within our without the Premises as the Township or
designated official considers expedient.
7.5 Notice required - access
Before shutting off or restricting the supply of Water, the municipality shall,
(a) by personal service, registered mail, or email, serve the Owner, Customer or Occupants of
the Premises with a notice of the date upon which the Township intends to shut off or restrict
the supply of Water if access to the Premises is not obtained before that date; or
(b) securely attach a copy of the notice described in clause (a) to the Premises in a conspicuous
place.
7.6 No shut off - reasonable effort - gain access
The municipality shall not shut off or restrict the supply of Water unless it has made reasonable
efforts to gain access to the Premises and has been unable to gain access.
7.7 Restoration of Water supply - as soon as practicable
If the municipality has shut off or restricted the supply of Water under Section 7 of this by-law,
a designated municipal official shall restore the supply of Water as soon as practicable after
obtaining access to the Premises.
7.8 Charges - Owner or Customer to pay
All charges for any of the work and services mentioned in Section 7 of this by-law will be
determined by the municipality as indicated in the Township's User Fees By-law and shall be
paid in full by the Owner or the Customer.
7.9 Every Premises Metered - Municipality's discretion
Every separate Premises to which Water is being supplied shall be furnished with a separate
Meter, supplied by the Township except where non-compliance is acceptable to the
municipality. Additional Meters, supplied by the Township, may only be installed at the
discretion of the municipality.
7.10 Installation to Township Specifications
All Meters shall be installed by skilled Contractors in accordance with the Township's
specifications.
7.11 Meter location - Consent to change
Once installed in accordance with the Township's specifications, the location of a Meter shall
not be changed by any person except with the written consent of the municipality.
7.12 Reading Meter - access
The Township, or an official designated by the Township, shall be allowed access to the
Premises and be provided free and clear access to the Meter where Water is being supplied at
all reasonable times for the purpose of reading. Where such access to the Premises and/or free
and clear access to a Meter is not provided by the Customer upon written notification by the
Township, as set out in Section 7 of this by-law, the municipality may shut off or restrict the
supply of Water to the Premises until such time as free and clear access to the Meter is
provided.
7.13 Valve maintenance - responsibility of Owner
The Owner shall supply and install the inlet valve to the Meter. The Owner shall be responsible
for maintaining in good working order, the inlet valve to the Meter, as well as the outlet and by-
pass valves for all Meters, and shall ensure that such valving is accessible.
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7.14 Leaks must be reported
Any leaks that may develop at the Meter or its couplings must be reported immediately to the
Township. The Township is not liable for damages caused by such leaks.
7.15 Interference with Meter not permitted
No person, except one designated by the municipality, shall be permitted to open, or in any
way whatsoever to tamper with any Meter, or with the seals placed thereon, or do any manner
of thing which may interfere with the proper registration of the quantity of Water passing
through such Meter, and should any person change, tamper with or otherwise interfere, in any
way whatsoever, with any Meter placed in any Premises, the municipality may forthwith,
without any notice, shut off the Water from such Premises, and the Water shall not be again
turned on to such Premises without the express consent of the municipality.
7.16 Owner responsible to repair piping
If, in the opinion of an engineer or official designated by the Township, the condition of the
Service Extension and/or valves and of the plumbing system on such piping is such that the
Meter cannot be safely removed for the purpose of testing, replacing, repairing or testing in
place without fear of damage to premises, the municipality may require the Owner or Customer
to make such repairs as may be deemed necessary to facilitate the removal or testing of the
Meter. If, upon notification, the Owner does not comply with the municipality's request, then
the Water supply to the Premises may be turned off at the Shut-Off Valve during removal,
replacement, repair and testing of the Meter and the Township shall not be held responsible for
any damages to the Owner's Premises arising from such work.
7.17 Non-functioning Meter - amount of Water estimated
If, for any reason a Meter shall be found to not be working properly, then the amount of Water
usage shall be estimated based on the average reading for the previous months, when the
Meter was working properly.
7.18 Meter testing for Customer - deposit - conditions
Any Customer may, upon written application to the municipality, have the water meter checked
for accuracy. Any additional expense of removing and testing of the Meter will be paid for in full
by the Customer.
PART 8 - CROSS CONNECTIONS AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION
8.1 Protection from Contamination
No person shall connect, cause to be connected, or allow to remain connected to the Water
Distribution System any piping, fixture, fitting, container or appliance, in a manner which under
any circumstances, may allow Water, wastewater, non-potable Water, or any other liquid,
chemical contaminant or substance to enter the Water Distribution System. The means for
"protection from contamination" shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario
Building Code Act.
8.2 Inspection for Cross Connections - access
The Township, building inspector, or designated official, shall have free access, at all reasonable
times, and upon reasonable notice given and request made, to all parts of every Premise to
which any Water Service Pipe is supplied for the purpose of inspecting or repairing, or of
altering or disconnecting any Water Service Pipe, wire, rod or connection within or without the
Premises.
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8.3 Access to be provided on written notice
Where access is not provided, a written notice by the municipality will be issued. If access is not
provided within this time frame as deemed applicable by the Township, the Township may, at
its discretion, shut off the supply of Water to the Premises until such time as the access is
provided.
8.4 Failure to install - notice - water shut-off
If the Customer to whom the municipality has issued an order fails to comply with that order,
the Township or an official designated by the Township may,
(a) send notice to the Customer to correct the fault, at their expense, within a specified
time period and, if the notice is not complied with, the municipality may then shut off
the Water service or services; or
(b) without prior notice, shut off the Water service or services.
PART 9 - USE OF WATER EXTERNALLY
9.1 Regulations - Use of Water Externally
To limit the consumption of Water as necessary:
The municipality is authorized to implement at any time any regulation which an official
designated by the Township, at their discretion, considers advisable to limit the External Use of
Water and this authority includes the right to ban completely the External Use of Water.
Notice of the implementation of a Water use regulation by the municipality and the effective
date thereof shall be given immediately in a manner determined by the municipality.
Upon the announcement of the implementation of a Water use regulation by the municipality,
no person shall use Water except in accordance with the provisions of such regulation.
PART 10 - PROHIBITIONS
10.1 Prohibitions under this by-law
No person shall:
Wilfully hinder or interrupt, or cause or procure to be hindered or interrupted, the Township or
any of its officers, Contractors, agents, servants or workers, in the exercise of any of the power
conferred by this by-law;
Wilfully discharge Water so that the Water runs to waste or of no use out of the Waterworks;
Being a Customer, Occupant or Owner of any Premises supplied with water from the
Waterworks, improperly waste the Water or, without the consent of the municipality, lend, sell,
or dispose of the Water, give it away, permit it to be taken or carried away, use or apply it to
the use or benefit of another, or to any use and benefit other than his own or increase the
supply of Water agreed for;
Without lawful authority wilfully open or close any valve or hydrant, or obstruct the free access
to any hydrant, Service Stub, Meter, valve, chamber or pipe by placing on it any building
material, rubbish or other obstruction;
Throw or deposit any injurious or offensive matter into the Water or Waterworks, or upon the
ice if the water is frozen, or in any way foul the Water or commit any wilful damage or injury to
the Waterworks, Mains, Water Service Pipes or Water, or encourage the same to be done;
Wilfully alter any Meter placed upon any Water Service Pipe or connected therewith, within or
without any Premises, so as to lessen or alter the amount of Water registered;
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Construct or cause to be constructed any Water Service Pipe or Main to connect with any
Water Service Pipe or Main of the Waterworks, or in any way obtain or use the Water without
the consent of the Township.
PART 11 - ENFORCEMENT
11.1 Fine - for contravention
Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is, upon conviction, guilty of an
offence and is liable to any penalty as provided in the Provincial Offences Act.
11.2 Continuation - repetition - prohibited - by order
The court in which the conviction has been entered, and any court of competent jurisdiction
thereafter, may make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the
person convicted, and such order shall be in addition to any other penalty imposed on the
person convicted.
11.3 Offence - additional - damage to Waterworks
Every person who, by act, default, neglect or omission occasions any loss, damage or injury to
any Waterworks, or appurtenance thereof is liable to the Township.
11.4 Offence - additional - wilful damage
Every person who wilfully or maliciously damages or causes or knowingly suffers to be damaged
any Meter, Water Service Pipe, conduit, wire, rod or Water fitting belonging to the Township or
wilfully impairs or knowingly suffers the same to be altered or impaired, so that the Meter
indicates less than the actual amount of the Water that passes through it, is guilty of an offence
and on conviction is liable to a fine, to the use of the Township, and for any expenses of
repairing or replacing the Meter, Water Service Pipe, conduit, wire, rod or fitting and double
the value of the surplus Water so consumed, all of which is recoverable under the Provincial
Offences Act.
11.5 Offence - additional - injuring Waterworks
Every person who wilfully removes, destroys, damages, fraudulently alters or in any way injures
any Waterworks or appurtenance thereof is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a
fine, to the use of the Township, and is also liable for all damages occasioned thereby, which
are recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act.
PART 12 - EFFECTIVE
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY
PASSED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY 2023.
JAMES GIBSON, REEVE
TARA ALLAIRE, CAO/CLERK TREASURER
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SCHEDULE "A"
WATER RATES AND CHARGES - USER FEES BYLAW
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SCHEDULE "B"
SANITARY SEWER & WATER INSTALLATION APPLICATION & COST ESTIMATE
CONTRACT - FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES