Water and Wastewater
The Township of Malahide operates a municipal water system and a municipal wastewater collection system in various locations.
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- Residents who have municipal water or wastewater may complete the Emergency Contact Form to be notified during an emergency on those systems.
- If you have any questions regarding water and/or wastewater or to report an emergency, please contact the Water/Wastewater Department at 519-773-5344.
Account Setup |
Please notify the Township of Malahide a minimum of 48 hours in advance of opening or closing a utility account. Property Owners must complete and submit the Tenant Authorization Agreement to direct water bills to a tenant. Please read the agreement carefully to understand a Property Owner’s responsibility for a tenant’s utility billing. Requests received from a tenant will not be accepted.Tenants must notify the Township of the end of their lease arrangements to terminate their water service and request a final billing. Please complete and submit the Tenant Exit Form in advance of the termination date. |
Cottage Winterization |
The Township of Malahide allows One Free Water Turn Off for the Winter & One Free Water Turn On in the Spring. Please notify the water department at least 48 hours in advance. This service will be provided during normal business hours (8:30AM to 4:30PM). Water meters are susceptible to frost. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure meters are properly protected from freezing. If a property is closed for the winter and the water meter is damaged due to inadequate protection from cold, expenses incurred for meter repairs will be billed to the owner. If you are not maintaining adequate heat this winter, please remember the following:
When you are ready to open your property in the spring, please remember to:
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Municipal Drinking Water Documentation |
Public Documentation, Joint Water Board Agenda & Minutes |
Municipal Drinking Water System |
Municipal water is located throughout the Township on various water distribution systems. There is a 12” watermain serving the southern portion of the Township. There is an 18” watermain providing water east of Aylmer along Highway # 3. Properties not abutting a waterline will have a private source of water (private wells).
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Municipal Wastewater Collection System |
Municipal wastewater collection is available in the Village of Springfield. Wastewater is pumped from there to the Aylmer Lagoons for treatment and disposal. Check out the Ontario Clean Water Agency "Protect Your Pipes" Info sheet for more information.
Protect your pipes. Blocked pipes are big trouble, they can burst or back up, leading to costly flooding in your home or business.
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Paying Your Bill |
Municipal utility accounts are billed on a quarterly basis in January, April, July, and October. Municipal water accounts are charged a flat fee and a consumption fee. Municipal wastewater accounts are charged a flat fee only.
2. E-Transfer Payments
Absence of reference information may delay the process
3. Pre-Authorized Payment Municipal utility account holders have the opportunity to have a utility bill paid automatically through most banking institutions. There is no requirement to sign up for this service.
4. Setup a Payee for Online Banking Payments When setting up through your bank:
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