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Which Dufferin towns have municipal water and sewer?
Short answer
Orangeville: water yes, town-wide; sewer yes, town-wide. Shelburne: water yes, town; sewer yes, town. Grand Valley: water yes, urban area; sewer yes, urban area. Mono: water Some subdivisions: Cardinal Woods, Island Lake; sewer Fieldstone subdivision only. Mulmur: water Mansfield hamlet only (154 customers); sewer None found. Amaranth: water Waldemar only; sewer None found. East Garafraxa: water Marsville subdivision only (33 homes, no commercial); sewer None found. Melancthon: water None (private wells); sewer None (private septic). Where there is no municipal system, properties rely on private wells and septic systems.
| Municipality | Water | Sewer | Fixed charges | Typical bill (180 m³/yr) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeville | Yes, town-wide | Yes, town-wide | Water $16.94 + wastewater $16.54 per month (5/8"–3/4" meter) | $1,220.76 | Town of Orangeville, Water and Wastewater Base Monthly Charges and Metered Rates – 2026, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Shelburne | Yes, town | Yes, town | Water $29.75 + sewer $39.52 per month (base rate) | $1,331.64 | Town of Shelburne 2026 Adopted Budget, 2026 Water and Wastewater Operating, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Grand Valley | Yes, urban area | Yes, urban area | Water $20.00 per month; sewage $751 per year per base unit (flat) | $1,149.40 | Town of Grand Valley By-law 2026-20, Schedules K (water) and L (wastewater), checked 2026-10-21 |
| Mono | Some subdivisions: Cardinal Woods, Island Lake | Fieldstone subdivision only | Water $25.00 per month base charge (from July 2025) | Town of Mono, Water Management page; Council Highlights June 10, 2025 (2025 Water Rate Bylaw Amendment), checked 2026-10-21 | |
| Mulmur | Mansfield hamlet only (154 customers) | None found | $116.15 per quarter (3/4" meter) | $1,528.00 | Township of Mulmur Water Study and Financial Plan (O.Reg. 453/07), 2025, projected rates table, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Amaranth | Waldemar only | None found | Flat $85.40/month Jan–Mar 2026, $94.51/month from April 2026 | $1,107.00 | Township of Amaranth Water Rate Study (Watson & Associates, Feb 13 2026), approved by Council March 18, 2026, checked 2026-10-21 |
| East Garafraxa | Marsville subdivision only (33 homes, no commercial) | None found | Flat $127/month ($1,527/yr) in 2026 | $1,527.00 | Marsville Subdivision Drinking Water System Financial Plan 2025–2030 (approved March 11, 2025), Table 5, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Melancthon | None (private wells) | None (private septic) | n/a | Township of Melancthon 2022 Asset Management Plan (Core Assets), checked 2026-10-21 |
Common follow-up questions
Can I connect a business in a township to municipal sewer?
In most of the townships there is no municipal sewer; check servicing for the exact property with the township before you buy or lease.