• Water Financial Plan
• Lead in Drinking Water Testing
• Blue W Program
• Watering Restrictions
• Drinking Water Quality
• Compliance

Water Services

The safety and quality of municipal tap water is a provincial and municipal responsibility.

Our drinking water is very, very safe. The Town's licensed water Operators ensure the high quality standard for our drinking water adheres to all Provincial Regulations as legally enforced by the Province of Ontario. For more information please visit their website at www.ontario.ca/ONT/portal51/drinkingwater.

The Blue Mountains' water consistently meets all Ontario Drinking Water Standard. The regulation focuses on treating and testing drinking water and mandates public access to information and notification of adverse results. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 170/03 (11) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, our most recent Annual Report is available in the documents section of this webpage. To learn more about our drinking water sampling program, please visit the Town Hall at 26 Bridge Street East, Thornbury.

Treatment

The Thornbury Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is owned by The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains and is operated by employees of the Town. The Thornbury WTP is classified as a Large Municipal Residential System.

The Thornbury WTP supplies water to The Blue Mountains, which consists of the former Town of Thornbury and the former Collingwood Township. The existing Thornbury WTP was originally constructed in 1977 and 1978 with the plant put into service in 1978.

The Thornbury WTP has the following components: intake, low lift pumping facilities, 3 membrane trains, a clearwell for storage, high lift pumps, gas chlorine disinfection, a backwash wastewater system, and ultraviolet disinfection.

In 2008 the Thornbury WTP was upgraded to replace the existing conventional filters with microfiltration membrane units to restore the rated capacity to 13,536 m³/d.

A supplemental water supply is received from the Town of Collingwood through the Mountain Road Booster Station.

If you would like to learn more about your drinking water or would like to have your drinking water tested by one of our licensed Operators, please contact (519) 599-5287 for more information.

Distribution

The distribution system consists of approximately 120 kilometers of water main ranging in size up to 400mm. Water main materials consist of PVC, ductile iron, cast iron, asbestos cement and high-density polyethylene.

Distribution facilities consist of an elevated tank, 4 booster stations, 2 above ground reservoirs complete with booster stations, 2 above ground reservoirs and 1 standpipe.

Source Water Protection

For information on Source Water Protection, please visit the Saugeen Conservation website at www.svca.on.ca/water-swp.htm.

Hydrant Maintenance

Every Spring and Fall, Water operators flush Town fire hydrants and watermains to ensure proper fire hydrant operation and water quality throughout the water distribution system.

Minor water discolouration may occur periodically and can be rectified by letting faucets run until clear.
Lower water pressure due to hydrant flushing may be experienced in some areas.

• 2011 Water Annual Report (171 KB)