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# Water & Sewer
## Emergency Contact Information
In the event of an emergency, contact the Township at 613-774-2105 or OCWA (Ontario Clean Water Agency) at 613-448-3098 (1-844-448-3098 after business hours or on weekends).
## Water and Sewer Updates
Please see the 2026 Water and Sewer Updates information sheet for the Township of North Dundas.
## Rates for Water and Sewer Services
Rates effective January 1, 2026 in accordance with Bylaw 2025-71.
* + Water consumption in the Villages of Winchester and Chesterville shall be measured by water meters.
+ The following fixed fee per year shall be charged for each meter:
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| --- | --- |
| **Meter Size** | **Fixed Annual Fee** |
| 0.60 inches | $166.56 |
| 0.75 inches | $166.56 |
| 1.0 inches | $233.28 |
| 1.5 inches | $299.88 |
| 2.0 inches | $483.12 |
| 3.0 inches | $1,844.40 |
| 4.0 inches | $2,347.44 |
| 6.0 inches | $3,521.16 |
+ In addition to the fixed fee, all accounts shall be charged $1.51 per cubic meter for water.
+ Properties that are only billed for sewer will be billed based on their private water use including the applicable fixed fee from above.
* + Sewage discharge in the Villages of Winchester and Chesterville shall be based on the consumption measured by water meters.
+ The following fixed fee per year shall be charged for each meter depending on size:
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| --- | --- |
| **Meter Size** | **Fixed Annual Sewer Fee** |
| 0.60 inches | $282.48 |
| 0.75 inches | $282.42 |
| 1.0 inches | $395.40 |
| 1.5 inches | $508.44 |
| 2.0 inches | $819.12 |
| 3.0 inches | $3,126.96 |
| 4.0 inches | $3,979.68 |
| 6.0 inches | $5,969.52 |
+ In addition to the fixed fee for sewer, all accounts shall be charged $2.75 per cubic meter of water consumed. These fees will be invoiced on the water bill.
+ Properties that are only billed for sewer will be billed based on their private water use including the applicable fixed fee.
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| **Item** | **Description of Charge** | **Cost** |
| i) | Water and / or Sewer Connection Application | $662.00 |
| ii) | Miscellaneous sale of water to individuals or companies not connected to the water system | $5.64 per m3 |
| iii) | Account Set Up Charge | $10 |
| iv) | Collection Charge (24 hour shut off notice) | $10 |
| v) | Disconnection Charge | $65 |
| vi) | Reconnection Charge | $65 |
| vii) | NSF Charge | $25 |
| viii) | Water/Sewer Customer Deposit | $250 |
## Township of North Dundas Bylaws for Water and Sewer Services
* Allocation Application for Water and Sewer
* Application for Water and Sewer Services Allocation Temporary Exemption to Expiry Date
* Bylaw 2026-08 - Regulating Water in North Dundas
* Bylaw 2026-11 - Growth Management and Allocation for Water and Sewer Units
* Bylaw 2022-86 Water Sewer Allocation
* Bylaw 2021-55 To Control the Use of Fire Hydrants
* Bylaw 2025-72 Capital Charges for Water and Sewer Connections - Updated February 25, 2026
* Bylaw 15-2011 Capital rate for Water and Sewer Connections on Dawley Drive - Updated December 6, 2022
* Bylaw 2025-18 Capital rate for Sewer Connections on County Road 3 Updated December 03, 2025
* Bylaw 2025-71 - 2026 Water and Sewer Rates - Updated June 17, 2026
* Bylaw 2017-30 To Prohibit, Regulate and Control Discharges into the Public Sewer Systems
* Schedule B Ontario Building Code
* Bylaw 2018-55 Water Conservation
## Form for new account applications for Township Water and Sewer Services
North Dundas Water and Sewer New Account Application
## Water and Sewer Department
The water and sewer department is responsible for providing potable water and sanitary sewer services to the villages of Chesterville and Winchester and billing for those services
* The North Dundas municipal drinking water system is comprised of:
+ Six groundwater wells
+ 51 km of distribution pipeline
+ Two water towers
+ Two reservoirs
The operation of the drinking water system is contracted to the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). The system serves the villages of Chesterville and Winchester and, in 2011, it provided 831,128 cubic metres of water.
The North Dundas sanitary sewer system includes:
+ Two sewage lagoon systems
+ 27 km of sewage mains
It is also operated by Ontario Clean Water Agency and serves both villages. In 2011, the system treated 868,350 cubic metres of wastewater.
* Summer 2022 Public Reminder - Outdoor Water Use From Municipal Water System
For information on water conservation and source water protection, please visit the following links.
South Nation Conservation
Raisin South Nation Source Protection
Ministry of Environment
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority