Public Works Committee - February 25, 2026

City Council Meeting Summary

• The meeting focused on Grimby’s water quality and infrastructure reporting, including the 2025 Annual Performance Report for Sanitary and Stormwater Systems (DPW2607205) and the 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Quality Report (DPW2608), with discussion of the 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Municipal Summary Report (DPW2610). Reports were received for information, emphasizing regulatory compliance, public health communications, and inter-jurisdictional information sharing.
• Key actions include continuing monitoring and sharing drinking water results with neighboring jurisdictions (City of Hamilton and Region of Niagara). Next meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Five Most Important Topics Discussed

1) Compliance and Capacity of Grimby Water Distribution System (DPW2607205) - The council noted that Grimby’s water distribution system and treatment plant operated within approved capacity limits and maintained compliance with provincial standards. - Quote: "This year's report confirms that the Grimby distribution system and water treatment plant continue to operate within approved capacity limits while maintaining compliance with provincial standards." - File: DPW2607205 (Annual Performance Report for Sanitary and Stormwater Systems).

2) Annual Drinking Water System Quality Report (DPW2608) - The committee confirmed the 2025 Drinking Water System Quality Report meets Ontario Regulation 170/03 requirements, with water quality continuing to meet MOE standards. - Quote: "This report satisfies the requirements of Ontario regulation 170-03 for drinking water systems... the water quality in the Grimsby water distribution system continues to meet the Ministry of Environment standard for drinking water quality." - File: DPW2608.

3) Adverse Water Quality Incident (October 16, 2025) - An adverse incident involving total coliform was addressed and described as minor, not indicating systemic problems. The process includes resampling, flushing, and reporting to public health; no E. coli was detected. - Quote: "On one of those samples, we received a non-conformance or a one total coliform exceeding an amount of zero... Staff have to then report and receive direction from public health on what next steps." - Follow-up actions included upstream/downstream sampling and coordination with public health.

4) Public Health Coordination and Information Sharing - The meeting emphasized collaboration with public health and sharing results with adjacent jurisdictions to ensure transparency and public safety. - Quotes: "We’re happy to receive comments or answer any questions." and "The results will be shared with the City of Hamilton and the Region of Niagara." - This underscores cross-boundary communication and ongoing monitoring.

5) Opportunities for Public Input - No explicit public input opportunities were announced during this segment; residents may engage through standard channels or in future meetings as water-quality discussions continue. - Follow-up implications suggest ongoing openness to input in subsequent sessions.

File Numbers Discussed

• DPW2607205 — Annual Performance Report for Sanitary and Stormwater Systems
• DPW2608 — 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Quality Report
• DPW2610 — 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Municipal Summary Report

Opportunities for Public Input

• No explicit public input opportunities were announced in this segment, though residents may provide feedback through regular channels or upcoming meetings.

Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred

1) Motion: Receive DPW2607205 — Annual Performance Report for Sanitary and Stormwater Systems - Outcome: Passed - Next Steps: Report received for information; no further action noted here.

2) Motion: Receive DPW2608 — 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Quality Report - Outcome: Passed - Next Steps: Report received for information; findings to be considered and shared as appropriate.

3) Motion: Receive DPW2610 — 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Municipal Summary Report - Outcome: Passed - Next Steps: Report presented for committee information; kept on record.

Councillors Present

• Chair (unnamed)
• Councillor Cstani
• Committee Members (unnamed)

Follow-Up Actions

• Continue monitoring drinking water quality and sanitary/stormwater performance.
• Communicate with external authorities (City of Hamilton and Region of Niagara) regarding drinking water results.
• Remain open to public input through standard channels in future sessions.