Water

The Municipality of Brockton and Veolia Water Canada entered into a five (5) year fixed fee Services Agreement which details the responsibilities of both parties for the operation, maintenance and management of the municipality's water and wastewater facilities. The agreement was extended on November 10, 2020 as per By-Law 2020-128 until June 30, 2026.

• Summary of Service Agreement with Veolia Water Canada Inc.
• By-Law 2016-025 - Service Agreement with Veolia Water Canada Inc.
• 2023 Drinking Water Quality Management Systems Manual - Veolia Water Canada Inc.

Thermal Expansion

If you are on a Brockton municipal water system, you may experience water releasing from the T&P (temperature and pressure) relief valve on your hot water tank.  This can be caused by either high water temperature or high water pressure.  The Municipality of Brockton has a program to provide some assistance with this problem. 

The criteria for this program is outlined in By-Law 2015-043 - Amendment to By-Law 2011-08:

• The owner contacts a plumber to install the tank
• The owner covers the cost for the materials and labour for the installation
• The installing plumber is approved by the Municipality
• The installing plumber invoices the Municipality directly for the Thermal Expansion Tank

The Municipality will only cover the initial cost for a PH5 Thermal expansion tank up to $50. Any subsequent replacements, or repairs, to the initial Thermal Expansion Tank will be at the expense of the owner. Any replacement, or repairs, to the Pressure Reducing Valves installed by the Municipality during the initial installation of water meters, is to be at the expense of the owner.

Brockton's Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 453/07 Financial Plans, under the Safe Drinking Water Act (2002):

• Water Works System Financial Plan - 2021-2026
• Wastewater System Financial Plan - 2021-2026

This Plan is a third party sourced document. If you require it in an accessible format please call 519-881-2223 or email the Municipality and we will attempt to obtain the report in an accessible format. 

On January 26, 2021 Municipality of Brockton Resolution 21-04-16 approved a 2% increase in 2021 and a 3.8% increase every year from 2022 to 2026 for water rates and a 2% increase in 2021 and a 4.8% increase every year from 2022 to 2026 for waste water rates as part of Brockton's Five Year Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan to allow for long term cost recovery and capital planning.

• Frozen Water Service Policy - By-Law 2016-009
• Water Meters and Rates - By-Law 2011-08
• 2023 Water Service Rates and Charges By-Law - By-Law 2023-014

In the Municipality of Brockton, water and/or sewer bills are distributed to anyone who is using municipal services.

Bills are sent out every other month and are based on a minimum flat rate (depending on the size of the meter) plus volumetric charge. For current rates view our Water and Sewer Rates page.

• In person at the Municipal Office, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by cash, cheque, or debit.
  • Cheques made payable to the Municipality of Brockton; please include your payment stub

• After hours drop box at the Municipal Office (100 Scott Street, Walkerton)

• Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Form

• In person, online, or telephone banking with your financial institution

• Owner Tenant Guarantee Form - a form to authorize your tenant to pay the water and sewer bill for your property.

Please contact the Utilities Clerk to report:

• Change of address
• Sale of property