Rami Said
Regional Council · Region of Waterloo
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The Region of Waterloo's long-term water supply is under growing pressure. Water capacity in the Mannheim Service Area serving Kitchener, Waterloo, and parts of Cambridge, Wilmot, and Woolwich, is limited in supporting new development approvals. While additional supplies were found for easing immediate needs, what long term approach should the Region take? (rank from highest to lowest in importance)ranked from highest to lowest importance
- Accelerate exploration of alternative water sources (wells, treated wastewater reuse, inter-municipal supply)
- Prioritize immediate investment in water conservation programs and demand management
- Pursue a Lake Erie pipeline connection with provincial and federal cost-sharing
- Commission an independent technical review of all options before committing to major new infrastructure
- Approve developments now and resolve water supply constraints in the future