2007 Water Consumers Newsletter

Power Failure Precautions Capital Update Water Rates for 2007
All systems excluding Foreman and Huron Woods Capital Projects - Totals for the years 2001, 2002,
Water rates will remain the same as 2006. The bi-
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
monthly rate is $150.00.
During a power failure, the water system loses
Total Capital Expenditure $4,229,263.03
pressure, increasing the risk that contaminants may Less:
enter the distribution system. It is recommended that Province of Ontario Grants 2,800,854.62
Water System Tax Levy 209,517.65
you follow these precautions:
($137.50 per h/h)
Unfinanced Capital $1,218,890.76
·Minimize the use of water which helps to prevent
loss of pressure (Dec 31/06)
·Assume the water may not be safe to drink; use an
alternative supply of drinking water or bring your
2007 WATER CONSUMERS
Financial Summary
drinking water to a rapid, rolling boil for one minute
before use
NEWSLETTER
There was a deficit of $10,673.21 in the water operations
for 2006 within the former Township of Amabel. The
Fiddlehead Robins Trask
accumulated surplus at December 31, 2006 is
To meet Provincial water regulation requirements, the $140,408.46. This is in a "Reserve Fund" as per
Following the power failure, water pressure will be
Cammidge & Collins Forbes
Town of South Bruce Peninsula, in partnership with resolution of Council. These monies are considered
restored. The water will be tested and full disinfection
the Province of Ontario and the Federal government, "emergency funds" that are set aside for any
of the water system will occur. It is recommended
Foreman Thomson Gremik
has completed water filtration, UV disinfection and unforeseen breaks in equipment or future operating
that you take the following precautions:
back up power upgrades to the Huron Woods and deficits.
Huron Woods Winburk/Fedy
Foreman water treatment facilities.
·Run the water until it feels cool. Run for another th
On the 27 of June, 2005, Council passed By-law 40-
minute (flushes the plumbing in your home)
2005 which authorized the Town to carry out necessary Bill Jones
·Remove, rinse and replace screens on taps The Fiddlehead and Cammidge & Collins systems
·For 72 hours following the return of power and works to amalgamate and provide water systems to be
Manager of Public Works
will be combined and serviced from a newly
water pressure, assume the water may not be safe to
known as the Amabel/Sauble System, the Oliphant Area
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
drink; use an alternative supply of drinking water or constructed Fiddlehead water treatment facility. This
Water System, the Huron Woods Water System and the
bring your drinking water to a rapid, rolling boil for work will be completed in the summer of 2007. PO Box 310, 315 George St
one minute before using for drinking, cooking and Foreman Water System. The by-law also authorizes
Wiarton ON N0H 2T0
oral hygiene temporary advances to be obtained from the Town's
The Winburk, Gremik, Fedy, Robins, Trask,
·Cleaning, washing clothes, dishwashing and bathing
(519) 534-1400 ext 131
bank as required to finance the before mentioned
can commence immediately after the return of water Forbes, and Thomson systems will be merged and
(519) 534-4976 fax
projects. At the conclusion of construction, an actual
pressure
serviced from a new treatment facility located behind
·After 72 hours, assume the water is safe for all uses cost per property will be calculated and each affected billjones@bmts.com
the Amabel Sauble School. This project is scheduled
unless otherwise advised
resident will have the opportunity to pay off their actual
·Additional flushing may be required if a water for the spring of 2008.
cost or debenture same over a period of years. The
softener or other water treatment is attached to the
cold water supply line. estimated cost of the capital projects chargeable to each
The merged Sauble system and the Oliphant system
property after Federal and Provincial grants is $5,600.
upgrades include filtration, UV disinfection and back
The principal and interest would appear on your final tax
24 HOUR EMERGENCY
up power.
bill annually if one does not pay off the capital cost levy.
For more information contact:
CONTACT NUMBER
The merged Sauble system is subject to
Grey Bruce Health Unit OCWA
(519) 378-0823
the completion of a Federal Environmental
920 First Avenue West PO Box 760
Assessment review.
Owen Sound ON Southampton ON
N4K 4K5 N0H 2L0
(519) 376-9420 (519) 797-2561
WATER CONSERVATION
REPAIR... Cross Connections
...THE 4 R'S
DID YOU KNOW...
· Regularly check all faucets, hoses and
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula does
fittings for leaks; replace when
REDUCE... not allow "cross connections" to the
necessary A slow steady drip wastes 1600 litres per municipal water system. Alternate sources
·
· Check for leaks in toilet. Put a few
Operate dishwasher only when full month of water (sand point, cistern, drilled well)
· drops of food colour into the tank. If the
Pre-rinse only heavily soiled dishes
cannot be connected to your municipal
· colour appears in the bowl, you may
Follow instruction manual for proper
water supply.
have a leak
loading of dishwashers
·
· Adjust float arm until water level is
Fill sink with water to rinse dishes
Lawn Watering Restrictions
1.5cm below top of overflow pipe
instead of running water Leaks account for 14% of all indoor water use
· Keep bottled drinking water in the
Even house numbers
fridge
- water on even numbered days
· Partially fill sink to clean fruits and
Odd house numbers
vegetables
- water on odd numbered days
· Defrost food overnight in the fridge
Hours permitted for watering
· Do not use toilets as a garbage can
- 6:00 am-8:00am or 8:00pm-11:00pm
· Reduce toilet flush water by using a Leaking toilets can waste 400 litres per day Failure to comply - fine of up to $300
RETROFIT...
weighted plastic bottle with a tight lid.
Do not put the bottle where it will
· Select dishwashers and washing
interfere with flushing device
machines with sud-savers and low
· Consider flushing only for solid waste
consumption features. A regular
laundry cycle can use 113-188 litres of
water
· Convert to low flush toilets A low flow showerhead can save up to
· Low flow showerheads use ½ the water 40,000 litres per year
of standard shower heads
· Limit showers to 3-5 minutes
· Install aerators on faucets
· Turn shower water off while sudsing up
· Avoid shaving in shower
· Fill tub ¼ full
· Use stopper in sink with a small
amount of water when shaving Lawn and plants require only 3 cm of water
· Use a glass to rinse when brushing each week
teeth-don't let the tap run
· Wash only full loads of laundry or set
REUSE...
level indicator to use as much water as
· Grey water (water from laundry, baths,
is necessary
showers, sinks) can be used to water
· Use shortest wash and rinse cycle
plants and shrubs
· Use cold water wash whenever
· Water from cleaning and cooking fruits
possible Longer grass (5 cm) holds moisture better
and vegetables can be used to water
plants