The mission of the Loyalist Township’s Utilities Department is to operate the Township’s water and sewage infrastructure in such a way as to protect the health of all users and to minimize the negative impact on the environment by ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The Department will strive to provide good customer service, in a cost effective and efficient manner, continually improving the operation and maintenance of the system, and always responding to customers in a professional manner.

The Township is responsible for the operation of two sewage treatment facilities and two water treatment facilities with their associated distribution and collection systems.

The Bath and Fairfield drinking water systems are managed and operated in accordance with the provincial Drinking Water Quality Management Standard. As per the Quality Management System policy  approved by Council, Loyalist Township is committed to comply with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, as it relates to drinking water quality, to supply our customers with safe drinking water and is committed to the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS.

If you have questions or comments regarding the above services, please contact the Utilities Manager at 613-386-7351 Ext. 108.

Additional information is available on the following topics:

What You Need to Know About Door to Door Water Testing - Ministry of Consumer Services
[1]
Ministry of Environment has released a manual - Water Supply Wells - Requirements and Best Management Practices [2]

Notice of Completion - Bath Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment - April 3, 2010 [3]

Well Water Testing [4]

Lead in Drinking Water [5] - Questions & Answers

Household Water Efficiency [6]

Water Conservation Tips [7] 

Hot Water Tank Maintenance [8]

Reminder to Residents [9]

Turning on Water Service [10]

Utilities Department Current Projects [11] 

Winter Care For Water Meters In Vacant Homes [12]

Drinking Water Source Protection - Cataraqui Source Protection Area [13]

Ministry of the Environment: Drinking Water Ontario [14]

Water and Sewer Rates [15]

Pharmaceutical compounds and Personal Care Products - For more information please see below:
      "What you need to know"
[16]      Public Affairs Advisory [17]
      Suggest Utility Talking Points [18]