Petersburg Water System Transition - Infrastructure Upgrade Planning

Official title: Petersburg Water System

Open Community Planning Health & Safety Housing & Communities
The Region of Waterloo and Township of Wilmot took over a private water system serving about 60 properties in Petersburg in May 2024. Now they're planning infrastructure upgrades and want input from affected residents on design options and costs.

Why This Matters

Live on Deerfield, Alice Crescent, Redford, Notre Dame, or Snyder's Road East in Petersburg? This directly affects your water bills and service. The upgrade costs will be passed on to residents, and how you pay—lump sum or over time—is still being decided.

What Could Change

Individual water meters will be installed, replacing the current flat-rate billing. Infrastructure upgrades to the treatment and distribution system are coming, with costs shared among the roughly 60 connected properties. Payment options are still being finalized by Township and Regional councils.

Key Issues

  • What design options should be used for the water system upgrades?
  • How should upgrade costs be divided among property owners?
  • What payment options should be available for infrastructure costs?

How to Participate

  1. Attend the Open House on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Agatha Community Centre (1791 Erbs Road) to learn about design options and ask questions. See the Open House Notice for details.
  2. Follow this consultation page and complete the questionnaire when it becomes available.
  3. Submit questions through the Question tab on the project page, or contact kbelan@regionofwaterloo.ca or call 226-750-4796.

Events

Date Event Location
February 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Open House / Public Information Centre St. Agatha Community Centre, 1791 Erbs Road Register →

Submit Your Input

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Key Documents