Company Updates
UWSS Monitors Ohio Train Derailment
The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) has been monitoring the chemical spill that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio in early February 2023. The UWSS is continuing to assess the situation and should a need occur the UWSS would implement its …
UWSS Participates in Study – PFAS
The University of Waterloo is leading a team to identify and treat per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals. Through partnership with the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) the team from University …
Water use during hot, humid weather at UWSS
With the hot, humid weather arriving in our area and expected to last over the next few days and potentially into next week, the UWSS would like to remind all users to reduce their daytime/afternoon water use. Moving your water …
Leamington Water Tower – update June 8, 2022
The Leamington Water Tower Spring maintenance has now been completed. The new cathodic corrosion control system has been installed and the remaining work completed. The tower is now back online and returned to service earlier than anticipated.
Leamington Water Tower – Maintenance Spring 2022
The Union Water Supply System will be taking the Leamington Water Tower (LWT) offline starting May 30th, 2022 for planned repairs. It is expected to be offline for approximately two (2) weeks while a new cathodic corrosion control system is …
NEWS RELEASE – Upgrades Temporarily Reduces Water Treatment Capacity
The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) has undertaken necessary upgrades to the treatment system. These repairs require that part of the system has been shut down since September 2021. While the scheduled work is moving along, the world wide supply …
Dissolved Air Flotation Project
Over the last several years the Union Water Supply System (UWSS) has undertaken several evaluations and capital works to improve the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. As part of the UWSS Water Quality Master Plan (WQMP) completed by Associated Engineering (AE) …
Kingsville Water Tower Back Online
The Kingsville Water Tower (KWT) rehabilitation is nearing completion and with that the KWT is now back online. Residents should be pleased that this rehabilitation will allow the KWT to remain an integral part of the UWSS for many years …