Water Supply and Sewage Waste Management
Summer Watering Restrictions
Each year we must ask you to observe lawn watering restrictions in order to ensure there is enough water for everyone. We are authorized to add a $50 surcharge to the water bill of residents who choose not to comply.
Watering Restrictions - Lakefield & Woodland Acres By-law 2010-045
Peterborough and Woodland Acres
From June 1 to August 31
- Even-numbered addresses may water only on even-numbered days between 7 am and 10 pm.
- Odd-numbered addresses may water only on odd-numbered days between 7 am and 10 pm.
Lakefield
From May 15 to September 15
- Even-numbered addresses may water only on even-numbered days from 7-9 am and 6-10 pm.
- Odd-numbered addressess may water only on odd-numbered days from 7-9 am and 6-10 pm.
For more information, call the Peterborough Utilities Customer Service Department at 705-748-6900
Lakefield Ward and Woodland Acres Water and Sewer Services
Municipal Drinking Water
The framework surrounding municipal drinking water has been changing since the Walkerton tragedy the Ministry of Environment has been working with municipal stakeholders to develop a Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) to complement the comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework in Ontario.
In order comply with new regulations stemming from the recommendations of Justice O'Connor, the township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield has developed an Operational Plan that meets the requirements of the DWQMS for the new municipal licencing regulation, including a Drinking Water Quality Policy.
Additional information on the new licencing program is available at the Drinking Water Ontario website. Municipal water and sewer services are available in the Lakefield Ward and in the Woodland Acres Subdivision.
The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield owns the infrastructure for both these systems and has an agreement with Peterborough Utilities Services Inc. (P.U.S.) to maintain the day-to-day operations of these systems.
The Lakefield water treatment plant is state of the art and the environmentally friendly lagoon system for wastewater treatment, services residents very well.
Sewer and Water Rate By-laws
- Woodland Acres Water & Sewer Rates Bylaw 2009-041, Section 3.1
- Lakefield Water Rates Effective January 2010
- Lakefield Sewer Rates Effective January 2010
Annual Monitoring Reports - Water Systems
- Lakefield Water Treatment Plant
- Lakefield Water Treatment Plant - Permit to Take Water
- Lakefield Water Works
- Peterborough Water Treatment Plan
- City of Peterborough Water Works
- Woodland Acres Water Distribution System
- Lakefield Wastewater Treatment Lagoon - 2009 Annual Performance Report
Peterborough Utilities Services Inc.
1867 Ashburnham Drive
P.O. Box 4125, Station Main
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X5Phone: 705-748-9301
Fax: 705-748-3138
Web Site: www.puc.org
Private Well and Septic Systems
The rural areas of the Township are serviced by private well and septic systems.
Water Supply Wells - Requirements and Best Management Practices
The Ministry of the Environment has released Water Supply Wells - Requirements and Best Management Practices, a comprehensive and helpful manual for industry, regulatory agencies and interested homeowners on understanding requirements of Ontario's Wells regulation (O. Reg. 903 made under the Ontario Water Resources Act).
The manual consists of fifteen chapters and features plain language summaries, illustrations, photographs and best management practices to help readers better understand the regulation and go beyond compliance.
The manual is available on Drinking Water Ontario's Wells Page and on the Ministry of the Environment's website under Technical Publications - Water Wells.
