Water and Wastewater Department

Water System

• Annual Report 2023
• Annual Report 2022
• Annual Report 2021
• Annual Report 2020
• Annual Report 2019
• Annual Report 2018
• Annual Report 2017
• Annual Report 2016
• Annual Report 2015
• Annual Report 2014
• Annual Report 2013
• Annual Report 2012
• Annual Report 2011
• Annual Report 2010

Drinking Water Quality Management System Policy 

Wastewater System

• Annual Collection System Performance Report 2023
• Annual Wastewater Treatment Plant Performance Report 2023

Wastewater Quality Management System Policy

The City of Owen Sound's Quality Management System Operational Plan is available to view at the City of Owen Sound Public Works Office at 1900 20th Street East, Owen Sound, ON  N4K 1Z4.

• Water System & Wastewater System Financial Plan
• Water and Wastewater Ontario Regulation 453/07 Financial Plans

The Drinking Water Source Protection Committee for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Region has completed Source Protection Plans. These plans include policies to reduce the risk of contamination and overuse to local drinking water sources. To learn more about Drinking Water Source Protection and view reports on local drinking water sources visit www.waterprotection.ca.

The City of Owen Sound Water Treatment and Distribution System consists of approximately 142 kilometers of pipe and services approximately 7000 connections. It includes two booster stations, the reservoir and the Water Treatment Plant. The distribution system consists of multiple pressure zones.

Additional information is available on Grey Bruce Health Unit's water information webpage.

The City of Owen Sound Wastewater Collection System consists of approximately 111 kilometers of pipe and services approximately 7000 connections. It includes several minor pumping stations and one major pumping stations. It discharges to the Owen Sound Wastewater Treatment Plant located north of the Bayshore Community Centre.

Emergency Response Plan - Frozen Water Services