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Water Service Requests
To request service regarding your water or wastewater services, please choose from the options below.
Have Your Water Turned On or Off |
| To request that the water be turned on or off at your residential property or place of business, please contact the Public Works Department at 705-286-3144. If you need your water turned off due to an emergency outside of business hours, please call 1-866-856-3247. Once we have received your payment, your water will be turned on or off. |
Make a New Connection to the Water or Sewer System |
| To request a water and wastewater (sewer) connection at your residential property or place of business, please contact the Public Works Department at 705-286-3144. Once we have received your payment, we will begin the connection application process. You may be asked to submit additional documentation, such as engineered drawings showing piping size and connection location. |
Have Your Water Meter Replaced |
| Each home connected to the municipal water system is responsible for the water meter on their home. If your meter is damaged or malfunctioning, you can request a new one by contacting the Public Works Department at 705-286-3144. Once we have received your payment, a new water meter will be ordered for your property. |
Fees and Payment
After you have submitted your application, please make payment by in person at 7 Milne St., Minden or by mailing a cheque or money order to:
The Township of Minden Hills
P.O. Box 359, 7 Milne St.
Minden, ON K0M 2K0
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Water Turn On/Off (During Business Hours) |
$50.00 |
|
Water Turn On/Off (After Hours) |
$80.00 |
|
Connection to water or sewer where there is an existing service at the property line. |
$250.00 each |
|
New Water or Sewer Service Connections |
The greater of $500.00 or actual cost plus $75.00 administration fee |
|
Final Water or Sewer Read and Account Billing |
$75.00 |
|
Water Meter Repair or Replacement service charge |
$125.00 |
|
Opening of a Water or Sewer account for a new owner. |
$50.00 |
|
Unauthorized removal of water meter and water meter recording wires. |
$500.00 |
|
Water from Township Coin Meter |
$0.50 per 4 Litres |
|
Metered Bulk Water from Hydrant |
Consumption based on usage rates plus $75.00 administration fee per event |
Minimum Water and Sewer Billing:
- The minimum water billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 23-30, is $139.68
- The minimum sewer billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 23-28, is $193.56
- The total billing for Lutterworth Pines, pursuant to By-law No. 23-29, is $1,248.96 payable in four (4) equal installments of $312.24 on a quarterly basis.