Water and Waste Water

The Water Conservation By-Law is in effect from May 31 to September 30. Find your watering day at the Region's Lawn Watering Rules. Limiting outdoor watering manages peak water demands and keeps reserves to fight fires and supply emergencies.

Water Rates

Please note that the Township of North Dumfries has a different water rate than other parts of the Region. Please refer to the Region of Waterloo Water Rates. 

Current Water Rates in Wellesley and North Dumfries

Residents of the Townships of Wellesley and North Dumfries are billed for water and wastewater by the Region of Waterloo. 

North Dumfries residents and businesses with a municipal water and/or wastewater connection receive water bills from the Region of Waterloo Finance Department. 

Paperless billing and direct withdrawal options are  available through the Region of Waterloo. Please visit the Region of Waterloo's Water page for more information. You can email ARWater@regionofwaterloo.ca, or call 226-753-2261 if you have any questions. 

In addition, operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems for both the Townships of Wellesley and North Dumfries are the responsibility of the Region of Waterloo. Please call 519-575-4400 for information related to meters, shut-off valves, etc.

Waste Water Services

See the Region of Waterloo's Ayr Wastewater Servicing Master Plan. Water services are provided by the Region of Waterloo. For more information, please see the Region of Waterloo's Water Service.

Well Water Testing

The Provincial directives related to COVID-19 have changed some of the services provided for well water testing.

Visit the Region of Waterloo website for current information 

For more information on the Private Well Water Program, please refer to the Region of Waterloo's Private Well Water Testing or call: 519-575-4400 (TTY: 519-575-4608).