Providing sustainable drinking water as the community grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we continue to address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, these updates share our progress.  

Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates.

• October 10: Side stream pilot project now online
• September 14: Side stream pilot project nearing completion
• August 14: First side stream container arrives on site / Water allocations begin
• July 10: Restoring and boosting water capacity
• June 22: Water allocation starts July 1 / Optimizing wells to add water this summer
• June 8: Interim Risk Management Framework approved / Finalizing operating plan for side stream
• May 29: Excavation begins for side stream / Progress on Greenbrook repairs
• May 21: Concrete pad design wraps up / Update on groundwater interference policy
• May 11: Pipe work underway for side stream / Framework will help allocate new capacity
• April 23: Well renewal work restores capacity / Progressing on design of pivotal solution
• April 9: Capacity secured while protecting supply / Key infrastructure repairs to be finished this fall
• April 2: Vital infrastructure back online / Development of schools, childcare, and faith institutions moves ahead
• March 26 Progress Update: Reservoir upgrades complete, testing to begin / Consultant supports risk study
• March 12 Progress Update: Pivotal solution underway / Repairs wrapping up
• February 26, 2026:  Funding approved for pivotal solution / Expediting repairs