The main line storm and sanitary sewer systems are owned and maintained by the City of Stratford. The Water Pollution Control Plant is owned by the City of Stratford and the operation and maintenance of the plant is contracted to the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA).
At one time, it was common to combine storm water and sanitary sewer systems. Now all new sewer construction consists of separate storm and sanitary sewers. The storm sewers collect run-off water on roadways and direct it to natural drainage systems such as rivers. The sanitary sewer system collects wastewater and directs it to the Water Pollution Control Plant at 701 West Gore Street for treatment.
Fats, Oils and Grease
Sanitary Service Ownership
Draining Your Pool or Hot Tub
Sewer Subsidy
We have a Basement Isolation Subsidy program to aid residents with various problems or issues regarding either storm or sanitary services.
Water and Sewer Rates
New water and sewer rates are approved by City Council annually. Festival Hydro is contracted by the municipality to read water meters and to issue billings for water and sewer use.
Annual Performance Reports
The Annual Performance Report for the Wastewater Collection System can be found here.
The Annual Performance Report for the Stormwater Management System can be found here.
Hard copies are available at 82 Erie St. 3rd Floor. Please contact 519-271-0250 ext. 222 to have a copy printed and prepared in advance.