The Township of Southwold operates a municipal water system and a municipal wastewater collection system in Talbotville. Our municipal drains improve drainage of our community's agricultural lands.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Township's water or wastewater systems, please contact us by email or submit a service request.
Information on the water and sewer services that are available in our community:
Backflow prevention |
Backflow is when the direction of flow in the drinking water lines is reverse. This can draw contaminates into the drinking water system. If your backflow prevention device does not pass testing, it could lead to termination of your water service in the Township of Southwold, until a passing device has been installed. For questions related to backflow prevention, please contact the Water Department by email or by calling 519-769-2010. |
Hydrant Flushing |
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) conducts flushing of hydrants in the Spring and Fall each year. During flushing, residents may experience a drop in pressure. Any disruption should be of a short duration and should only occur while mains in the area are being flushed. It is recommended that you turn on a cold water tap, preferably in a laundry tub, to flush out your service once flushing has occurred in your area. If there is an aerator on your tap, remove it prior to flushing your taps. If you have any questions, contact the Township of Southwold at 519-769-2010. Fall flushing will be occurring September 23 - October 11, 2024. |
Municipal drains |
Rural septic systems |
Water connections |
Are you looking to set up a water connection in the Township of Southwold? Visit our Applications, Forms and Permits page for the Service Connection Application form. Water connection fees are listed on our User Fees page. |
Well water testing |
Southwestern Public Health – Well water testing |
Water meter radio frequency |
The Township of Southwold (Township) has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to complete an Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum to the 2016 Talbotville Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Environmental Study Report (ESR). The study area includes the location of the new proposed WWTP site, located east of Highway 4 in the Township.
Subject to completion of the Notice of EA Addendum, The Township intends to replace the existing WWTP with a new facility at the previously evaluated North Site. To view the EA Addendum report, which summarizes the Class EA Study process and revisions to the ESR, select the button below.
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