Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg residents are invited to attend a public meeting to learn more about a new draft Water By-law and provide comments. This new draft Water By-law would replace the existing Water Works By-law No. 504/73, which has been in effect since 1973. The new draft Water By-law, prepared in user-friendly language, strengthens measures to protect the City's waterworks system and safeguard the high quality of Winnipeg's drinking water.
The first meeting is tonight at 6:00 p.m. and the second meeting is tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Both meetings are at the Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon Avenue (please RSVP to wwdfeedback@winnipeg.ca or 311).
| Wed. November 26, 2014 | Thurs. November 27, 2014 | |
| Registration and coffee | 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. |
| Presentation | 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
| Question and answer period | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Some of the key revisions proposed in the new draft Water By-law are:
- clarifies authorization to shut off water supply (with and without notice),
- expands backflow prevention requirements (premises isolation),
- increases restrictions for use of public and private fire hydrants,
- adds and clarifies requirements for water meters and water charges,
- outlines responsibilities and requirements for a non-conforming water service pipe, and
- revises penalty structure for by-law violations.
Residents can also provide comments before Friday, January 16, 2015, by:
- commenting on our website at wwdengage.winnipeg.ca
- email at wwdfeedback@winnipeg.ca
- mail to 112-1199 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg MB, R3E 3S8, Attention: Water By-law Consultation
A report with the recommended new Water By-law is expected to be provided to City Council for their consideration in June 2015. Feedback from the public will be provided with the report.
Residents can visit:
- wwdengage.winnipeg.ca to view information related to the new draft by-law
- City of Winnipeg - Water and Waste By-laws to view the existing Water Works By-law