Water and Wastewater Master Plan

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We're excited to kick off the Water and Wastewater Master Plan! This is a comprehensive long-term strategy that will guide our water and wastewater services for both current and future generations, helping ensure the Town continues to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective water services as we grow.

To lead this effort, we have engaged T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc. (TYLin), who will conduct a thorough assessment of our existing infrastructure, including the age, condition, and capacity of our water and wastewater systems. This study will also examine our future growth needs, offering a strategic vision for the next 25 years.

Through the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Process, the Master Plan will provide clear recommendations for projects to maintain and improve water and wastewater services across the community.

Thank you for your interest and support in helping us build a resilient future for Aurora!

We're excited to kick off the Water and Wastewater Master Plan! This is a comprehensive long-term strategy that will guide our water and wastewater services for both current and future generations, helping ensure the Town continues to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective water services as we grow.

To lead this effort, we have engaged T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc. (TYLin), who will conduct a thorough assessment of our existing infrastructure, including the age, condition, and capacity of our water and wastewater systems. This study will also examine our future growth needs, offering a strategic vision for the next 25 years.

Through the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Process, the Master Plan will provide clear recommendations for projects to maintain and improve water and wastewater services across the community.

Thank you for your interest and support in helping us build a resilient future for Aurora!

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  • Share Who (or which department) pays for the study? Is the studied paid from Development Charges, or by the Town's Water Dept or the by Region or Province? Thanks, Shawn on Facebook Share Who (or which department) pays for the study? Is the studied paid from Development Charges, or by the Town's Water Dept or the by Region or Province? Thanks, Shawn on Twitter Share Who (or which department) pays for the study? Is the studied paid from Development Charges, or by the Town's Water Dept or the by Region or Province? Thanks, Shawn on Linkedin Email Who (or which department) pays for the study? Is the studied paid from Development Charges, or by the Town's Water Dept or the by Region or Province? Thanks, Shawn link

    Who (or which department) pays for the study? Is the studied paid from Development Charges, or by the Town's Water Dept or the by Region or Province? Thanks, Shawn

    Shawn asked about 2 months ago

    The Water and Wastewater Master Plan is funded 50/50 between the Town’s water and wastewater reserves, of which these reserves are funded 100 % through the Town’s water and wastewater rate revenues.

  • Share Why does the Water Department charge each household equally for "Storm Sewer" run-off (also known as rain and snow melt) when property sizes are different and displace different amounts of run-off? on Facebook Share Why does the Water Department charge each household equally for "Storm Sewer" run-off (also known as rain and snow melt) when property sizes are different and displace different amounts of run-off? on Twitter Share Why does the Water Department charge each household equally for "Storm Sewer" run-off (also known as rain and snow melt) when property sizes are different and displace different amounts of run-off? on Linkedin Email Why does the Water Department charge each household equally for "Storm Sewer" run-off (also known as rain and snow melt) when property sizes are different and displace different amounts of run-off? link

    Why does the Water Department charge each household equally for "Storm Sewer" run-off (also known as rain and snow melt) when property sizes are different and displace different amounts of run-off?

    Shawn asked about 2 months ago

    The Town presently fully recovers its storm water system’s operating and asset management costs through a flat rate regime which is not unusual across municipalities. As you mentioned, this rate structure presently does not consider the size of the property and its ability to absorb rain and snow water. However, it does differentiate between residential and commercial properties, placing a significant amount of the cost recovery burden on non-residential properties as you can see from the current storm water rates:

    That being said, the Town does intend to undertake a study which will re-visit its present storm water rate regime. One of the key objectives of this review will be to ensure that its storm water rate structure is sharing the storm water system’s costs as equitably as possible across all of its property owners. 

  • Share Will this project address the quality of water? We often hear from service providers that come to our house plumbers / appliance repair/ water softener companies etc that Aurora water is just so hard and it takes a toll on the appliances etc. So my question is the water source or quality changing at all with this project? on Facebook Share Will this project address the quality of water? We often hear from service providers that come to our house plumbers / appliance repair/ water softener companies etc that Aurora water is just so hard and it takes a toll on the appliances etc. So my question is the water source or quality changing at all with this project? on Twitter Share Will this project address the quality of water? We often hear from service providers that come to our house plumbers / appliance repair/ water softener companies etc that Aurora water is just so hard and it takes a toll on the appliances etc. So my question is the water source or quality changing at all with this project? on Linkedin Email Will this project address the quality of water? We often hear from service providers that come to our house plumbers / appliance repair/ water softener companies etc that Aurora water is just so hard and it takes a toll on the appliances etc. So my question is the water source or quality changing at all with this project? link

    Will this project address the quality of water? We often hear from service providers that come to our house plumbers / appliance repair/ water softener companies etc that Aurora water is just so hard and it takes a toll on the appliances etc. So my question is the water source or quality changing at all with this project?

    CatherineD asked about 1 month ago

    This Water and Wastewater Master Plan will assess the capacity of the Town owned water distribution network (ie: watermains) and not York Region's infrastructure or their water supply sources. 

    The Town's drinking water is treated and supplied by York Region. Prior to distributing the water to the Town, the Region undertakes an extensive testing and quality review. Information on the Region's water quality testing and monitoring, as well as frequently asked questions about their water, can be found on the Region's website at:  Drinking Water Quality and Monitoring | York Region. The Town also tests the water prior to distribution to the Town's residents and businesses.

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