Progress update: Pipe work underway for side stream system, plus a framework to allocate new capacity

Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, this series of updates shares our progress. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information.  Pipe work underway for side stream filtration solution Work continues…

Be prepared: Waterloo Region’s emergency management and how you can help

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada from May 3 to 9, 2026. This week is a great time for Canadians to take concrete steps to protect themselves and their loved ones during emergencies. Your role matters! Individual preparedness plays a vital role in disaster resilience. Simple actions — like those listed below — can significantly…

Discover our progress in the 2025 Yearbook!

The Region of Waterloo’s programs and services touch everyone in this community. Now you can explore our 2025 Yearbook for ways we’re helping build a Waterloo Region where everyone can thrive, with progress on the priorities that matter most to our community. This online publication has over two dozen stories that explore how we’re making…

New surveys want to hear from youth and immigrants

Two surveys are underway right now that will help us build a safe, inclusive community where everyone belongs. Young people and immigrants are both invited to share about their experiences in Waterloo Region: Both surveys are open until May 31. The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region is a community-wide partnership of service…

Progress update: Well renewal work restores capacity, and key infrastructure repairs to be finished this fall

Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, this series of updates shares our progress. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information.  April 23 Updates: Renewal work restores capacity…

Making Decisions That Matter – April 22 edition

This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its April 22, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the…

Progress update: vital water infrastructure back online, certain developments moving ahead

Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, these updates share our progress. This is the fourth update in this series. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information.  Vital…

Progress update: latest action on Waterloo Region’s water capacity constraint

Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, these updates share our progress. This is the third update in this series. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information.  Parkway reservoir upgrades…

Making Decisions That Matter – March 25 edition

This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its March 25, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the…

How the Region of Waterloo is addressing the water capacity constraint: pivotal solutions underway

Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, these updates share our progress. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information.  Work begins to prepare treatment plant for pivotal interim solution   This month, the…