UPCOMING EVENT – OUR WATER: CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
This is a free event but registration is required. Click here to register
In an announcement made on December 4th, 2025, the Region of Waterloo identified a water capacity issue resulting from population growth and aging infrastructure. The issue is within the Mannheim Service Area which supplies water to Kitchener, Waterloo, parts of Cambridge, as well as Woolwich and Wilmot Townships.
To help our community understand what this means and what can be done, we invite you to join us as we host a free event, “Our Water: Challenges & Solutions” on Tuesday, April 21st from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) at Zion United Church, 215 Peel Street, New Hamburg. This event will also be live streamed for those who are not able to attend in person.
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Hugh Simpson who has over 30 years of experience working as a hydrogeologist in provincial and regional municipal governments focusing on the management and protection of groundwater resources. His work included technical review and guidance to better manage and protect local groundwater resources throughout rural portions of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo from 1992 to 2000. During this time, he was also involved with gravel pit proposals, privately serviced housing, and stormwater issues.
Topics that will be discussed include:
- A review of where Wilmot & Wellesley Townships currently get their water.
- A summary of the water capacity issue that the Region of Waterloo identified and its potential impact on the residents of Wilmot & Wellesley Townships.
- Why this issue occurred.
- What is being done and/or what can be done to resolve this issue.
- Potential water conservation strategies for municipalities.
- Water conservation tips & strategies for individuals and households.
A Question & Answer period will follow Dr. Simpson’s presentation
This is a free event but registration is required. Click here to register
