The Municipality of Meaford provides water and sewer services to approximately 2,300 residential, commercial and institutional customers. Here you can find information on paying your water bill, an interactive map, current projects, as well as annual reports on municipal water and wastewater services. 

Winter Water Line Maintenance

The Municipality of Meaford would like to remind all homeowners that you are responsible for all water lines on your property.

 It is important that homeowners take necessary precautions before freezing temperatures increase the possibility of frozen and/or broken water lines on their property. If this occurs, it can impact your water service, property damage, as well as damage to your water meter.

Any replacement of a frozen water meter will result in a service and replacement charge to the homeowner.

Below are some tips and precautionary measures you could use to protect your water service and meter:

  • Cover any exposed pipes in cold areas with insulating material and or heat tape
  • Block air passages into crawl spaces
  • Check crawl space to be sure pipes are protected
  • Secure basements against cold
  • Plug up drafty cracks and repair broken windowpanes
  • Check outside faucets
  • Remove hoses from outside faucets and check for leaks which could freeze and back up into the household plumbing.

If you have any concerns, please contact a licensed plumber to advise the best way to ensure your water lines and meter are protected from freezing.

Interactive Map

Meaford's new municipal services map helps you to locate and understand water and wastewater services and facilities within the Municipality of Meaford.  Check out the link below.

Municipal Services Interactive Map

 Testing Private Drinking Water

The Municipality of Meaford would like to advise residents that the Grey Bruce Health Unit has partnered with the Municipality to open a Well Water Sample Drop-Off Location at 15 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford beginning October 6, 2023.

Samples will be picked up weekly from 15 Trowbridge Street West at 9:40 a.m. each Friday. Samples must be dropped off within 24 hours of the pick-up time. Sample bottles are available for pick up at 15 Trowbridge Street West.

Water testing is free, and part of a complimentary program offered by Public Health Ontario for residents on wells and other private drinking systems. For more information regarding private drinking water testing, please visit Grey Bruce Public Health.

Reports

2024 
2023

Hydrant and Sewer Flushing

Each year, we flush hydrants and sewer lines to keep the systems clean, clear, and working properly.

What is Sewer Blow-Back?

During sewer flushing, air pressure may escape through toilets or drains if there are plumbing issues like blocked pipes or poor venting. This can cause odours or, rarely, water splashing—known as a “blow-back.”

No plumbing damage has ever been reported from this process.

What to Do if It Happens

  • Ensure your vent pipes and service connection are clear and working.

  • Flush toilets, run taps, and pour water into floor drains to refill traps.

  • Keep toilet lids closed during maintenance.

  • To prevent splashing, cover closed toilet lids or drains with an old rag if you've had issues before.

Report a Blow-Back

Contact water@meaford.ca or 519-538-1060 ext. 1506 to report a blow-back. Your address will be noted for future maintenance (every ~5 years).

Contractors will deliver notices to homes affected by the 2025 program.

The Municipality of Meaford and Great Lakes Sewer Services will complete flushing and CCTV inspection of main sewer lines as part of annual maintenance.

2025 schedule coming soon

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