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 Systems Information, Water Meters & Flushing

​Municipal Water System Information

Township systems use chlorination only. Chlorination is the process of adding chlorine to drinking water to disinfect it and kill germs. The Township adds chlorine to the groundwater well supply as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). While chlorine could be harmful in high doses, when added to water in mixing doses the result is low levels that kill germs but still permit consumption of safe drinking water.​

  • Township pumps water from groundwater aquifers, adds chlorine, through process control establishes chlorine contact time, sends to storage then to distribution system
  • Chlorine concentrations are monitored (auto analyzer 24/7/365, verified by hand held) at disinfection injection point while chlorine residual concentrations are monitored at outgoing to distribution and throughout the distribution system 

​Water Meters

Water metering is an integral part of water conservation programs. Environmental Services uses Smart Point radio frequency water meter units which permit Township staff to complete walk-by or drive-by water meter readings, automatically collect consumption data from water customers, and quickly transfer that data to a central database for billing and analysis. These units simplify meter reading operations, support the long-term development of the network, and enhance employee and customer safety.

Water System Flushing

During the spring and summer months, Township staff will be completing maintenance flushing of municipal water systems. Signs will be posted at subdivision entrances twenty-four (24) hours prior to planned maintenance flushing taking place. You may notice brown water in your home for a short period after flushing. If this occurs, run your cold water tap until the water clears. It is recommended that you refrain from using water in your home or doing laundry during scheduled flushing operations to prevent ​
​discolour​ation of your laundry.​

Community Locations

​Environmental Services is also responsible for small system water operations & maintenance at 11 community locations. Drinking water at these locations are disinfected using UV technology.

  • Township of Oro-Medonte Municipal Office
  • Bayview Memorial Park
  • Hawkestone Community Hall
  • Old Town Hall
  • Oro-Medonte Community Arena
  • Edgar Hall
  • Vasey Ball Park
  • Carley Community Hall
  • Eady Community Hall
  • Jarratt Community Hall
  • Willis Presbyterian Church

Source Protection Plans under the Clean Water Act are in place to protect municipal drinking water sources from possible contamination. The Clean Water Act is one of the Province's responses to the Walkerton water contamination tragedy and is part of Ontario's strategy to safeguard drinking water from source to tap.

The Township's drinking water supplies are most vulnerable in the areas surrounding the municipal drinking water wells. These areas are known as Wellhead Protection Areas. Signs are posted across the County and the Township indicating Drinking Water Protection Zones.  

If your property or business is located in a Wellhead Protection Area then you have a greater role to play in protecting municipal drinking water. That is because contaminants will have a greater and more immediate impact on municipal drinking water.

The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) provides services to the Township as a Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector under the Clean Water Act, 2006 Part IV.

General questions regarding the protection of municipal drinking water sources should be directed to Environmental Services; while questions regarding the incorporation of policies within the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) and Source Water Protection Plan into the Township's Official Plan should be directed to Development Services.​

View Provincial Source Protection Information

View Severn Sound Source Protection Information

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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