The Town of New Tecumseth works to ensure that it provides clean and safe drinking water to the community. View our water quality reports, learn about our source water protection, and find out how our drinking water system operates.
We monitor and report drinking water quality standards for the Alliston and Tottenham Drinking Water Systems. Our reports provide a brief description of the water systems, some of the major works we have undertaken to operate and maintain the systems and the most recent water quality data.
Quality Management Systems
The drinking water Quality Management System ensures that we provide clean, safe, and reliable drinking water in The Town of New Tecumseth. This includes the planning, implementation, and improvement of the Operational Plan and drinking water system.
Through our Quality Management System Policy, we commit to:
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Providing safe drinking water
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Continual improvement
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Following applicable legislation and regulations
You can view our annual reports online or at the Town Administration Centre in Alliston or Joint Operation Centre in Beeton during regular business hours. They are available in the first quarter of the following year.
Supply Wells |
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The Town of New Tecumseth relies on 10 wells and a transmission main from Collingwood to supply water to our community. These wells tap into underground sources known as aquifers. With depths ranging from 17 to 61 meters, the wells are spread across nine locations in and around the Alliston area. Combined, they can pump up to approximately 15 million liters of water per day into the town's water system.
How They Work
Each well is equipped with pumps that draw water from the aquifers and transfer it to nearby water treatment facilities. To ensure continuous operation during power outages, our wells have backup generators. These wells provide The Town of New Tecumseth with a safe and reliable water source.
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Treatment |
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How it Works
The Town uses a combination of sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) and sodium silicate to ensure disinfection of the water and provide an aesthetically pleasing quality. The chlorine also provides a lasting disinfection to maintain water safety after it leaves the treatment facilities (secondary disinfection).
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Storage Reservoirs |
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How They Work
The Town of New Tecumseth's water system includes four water storage reservoirs with a total capacity of 15.9 million liters. This consists of two elevated storage tanks and two grade-level reservoirs with pumps.
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Pipeline
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Tottenham Water System Information |
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Please view the most recent Water Quality Results here. 2025202420232022For past sample results please see the Drinking Water Annual Reports below. |
Alliston Water System Information |
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Please view the most recent Water Quality Results here. 2025202420232022For past sample results please see the Drinking Water Annual Reports below. |
Reports and Plans |
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View the following reports and plans for more information about the Town's drinking water. Drinking Water Annual ReportsDrinking Water Financial PlanTown of New Tecumseth Water Financial Plan Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Policy and Plan |
Water Permits & Licenses |
Municipal Drinking Water LicenseDrinking Water Works Permit |
Frozen Water Pipes |
| Learn what to do if you experience Frozen Water Pipes and how to prevent your water service from freezing. |
Flushing Hot Water Tanks |
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Due to the characteristics of water, periodic maintenance of your system is required. When water is heated, it has the tendency to leave iron deposits in the bottom of your hot water tank. Therefore, it is recommended that periodic flushing of your hot water tank be carried out, in order to avoid brown/yellow/orange water.
Please Follow the Steps Below to Flush Your Hot Water Tank:
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at
705-435-3900 and press "4", Mon. – Fri., 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Water Chemicals and Minerals |
| The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit provides information on safe water and testing for water contaminants, chemicals and minerals. |
Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project |
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The Town of New Tecumseth is excited to be part of the new state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant expansion, located on the pristine shores of Georgian Bay. It offers vast and sustainable growth opportunities for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, paving the way for the next 25 years and beyond.
The Town of Collingwood provides an online platform that shares information on the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant Expansion.
For more information and to follow continuous updates regarding the expansion project you can visit Collingwood's website: Here
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