Water and Waste Water

The Water and Waste Water division is in charge of operating the water and wastewater (sanitary sewer) systems in the municipality. The municipality currently provides services for 7,744 water connections and 6,675 wastewater connections.

The division provides customers with drinking water that exceeds the requirements of the Ministry of Environment, and makes sure an adequate supply of water is in place for fire protection. In addition, staff ensure that wastewater effluent is treated to meet stringent criteria prior to discharge to the Sydenham and Thames Rivers.

For more information related to the Water and Waste Water division, please visit the following links:

• Policies & Documents
• Reports & Studies
• Report a Sewer Backup or Overflow
• Backflow Prevention Program
• Lake Huron Water Supply System
• History of Strathroy Water Supply & Sewer System (PDF [99 kB])
• Property Owners - Get to Know Your Pipes & Plumbing
• Stormwater Feasibility Study