Township of Oro-Medonte reminding residents of alternative payment methods due to Canada Post strike and information regarding Notice of Public Hearings

Due to the current Canada Post strike, please note disruption to mail service is likely. Please see How to Pay Your Tax & Utility Bills | Township of Oro-Medonte to enroll in the Township’s pre-authorized payment program, information regarding  property tax and water payment due dates, and for details regarding payment options for tax and water bills including:

  • Pre-authorized payment plans
  • Online banking or telephone banking
  • At financial institutions 
  • By credit card
  • In-person or drop-box 
  • paysimply.ca (note: in-person at a post office using cash or debit currently not available due to Canada Post strike)

Please contact the Finance department at 705-487-2171 to determine the balance on your account.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payment options are also available for vendors. If you are expecting a mailed cheque from the Township, please contact us to make arrangements for EFT payments. The Township is unable to make exceptions for late payments sent by mail.

Public Hearings

The current Canada Post strike has impacted the Township’s ability to mail Notices of Public Hearings, please visit our Public Notices webpage for information regarding current Public Hearings.

How to Pay Your Tax & Utility Bills

Municipal Water Services

Municipal Water System Facts

  • The majority of residents in Oro-Medonte are on private wells.
  • There are residents who are on a privately-owned/operated water systems.
  • There are residents who are on Municipally-owned/operated water systems.
  • The Township has operational control over 12 water systems located across the municipality, including the unassumed subdivisions of Braestone.​​

Municipal ​​​​Water Operations​

The water operations in the Township are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Operations include; monitoring, inspection, testing, Drinking Water Quality Management System -DWQMS, remote Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition - SCADA control.
​​All water and wastewater operators and operations in Ontario are governed by the following regulations and acts, including:
  • Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts, Ontario Regulation 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act  (Reg 129/04 Licensing of Sewage Works Operators)
  • The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
  • The Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA)
  • Drinking Water Systems Regulation, Ontario Regulation 170/03 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
  • Ontario Regulation 169/03  (Water Quality Standards)
  • Drinking Water Quality Management Program (DWQMS)
  • Regulation 903  (Wells)
  • Regulation 318/319 (Halls)​

The Township's licensed water operators ensure the safe and reliable delivery of drinking water to customers. Operators are responsible for several testing, monitoring, and operations programs including:

  • Chlorine Residual Testing
  • Bacteriological Testing
  • SCADA Equipment Calibration
  • Chemical Testing
  • Alkalinity and Lead Testing
  • Well Head Inspections
  • Turbidity Monitoring
  • Flushing Programs
  • Hydrant and Valve Maintenance Programs 
  • Flow Meter Calibration Program
  • Generator Maintenance Program
  • Reservoir & Standpipe Maintenance 
  • Pressure Gauge Checks and Control Valve Maintenance​

Contact Us

Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0

Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133

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