Southwest Guelph Water Supply EA
Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph. We’re looking into whether we can increase capacity at our existing wells and what new infrastructure would be needed to increase water supplies to accommodate expected growth.
These questions are being evaluated through a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to determine longer term water supply capacity in southwest Guelph. This study is assessing the environmental impacts of using more groundwater resources and supports the design of a groundwater protection system to address drinking water quality concerns related to past operations at the Dolime Quarry.
How can I participate right now?
Join us at the last Public Information Centre in January 2027 to learn more about the preferred solutions and conclusions of the EA. Follow this page to stay updated when a date for the Public Information Centre has been announced.
Further reading
Phases
Open House
Thank you to everyone who attended our open house on October 8 or took the survey. If you were not able to attend the open house, the open house boards are available for your review (part 1 and part 2).
In Open House #1 we:
- Introduced the Southwest Guelph Water Supply Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study, including why it is needed and what is involved Describe the study process
- Explained ways that potential impacts to the community and environment may be addressed
- Described the alternatives under consideration and proposed evaluation criteria
- Shared what has happened since EA Phase 1 and information collected to date
- Described next steps in the process and how to stay involved
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: October 8th, 2025 at 10:30 PM to October 9th, 2025 at 12:30 AM.
West End Community Centre
1 registrant
Event date: October 19th, 2021 from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM.
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