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Watermain Installation – Hillsborough Street 1887 |
In 1887, the Charlottetown Water Works Act was passed in the provincial legislature and a Commission was elected a month later. The Commission continued until amalgamation in 1995 when water and sewer became a department with the City of Charlottetown.
The City continues to strive to provide a safe and adequate water supply to the citizens of the City as well as collection and treatment of wastewater.
The Utility department comprises of three functional areas providing water and sanitary sewer services to the City of Charlottetown.
- Wastewater treatment
- Works
- Engineering
In addition to these three areas the City’s Finance department manages the customer accounts for the Utility.
Contact Us
General Inquiries (902)-629-4014
Hours - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (winter) and 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (summer)
Emergency After Hours and Weekends (902) 626-2100
Craig Walker, Utility Manager
Phone: (902) 629-4014
Fax: (902) 894-7094
Herman vanOmme, Superintendent Wastewater Treatment Plant
Phone: (902) 628-6647
Fax: (902) 628-6684
Bill Clair, Superintendent Works
Phone: (902) 629-4014
Fax: (902) 629-4076
Allan MacKenzie, Accountant
Phone: (902) 629-4001
Fax: (902) 629-4191
Utility Facts
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243.8 km (slightly more than Charlottetown to Halifax) of water transmission and distribution mains |
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Two sewage treatment facilities (1 treatment plant and 1 lagoon) |
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196.6 km (approximately Wood Islands to Alberton) of sanitary collection mains |
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12.3 km of combined storm and sanitary mains |
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Supplies on average 4.32 million gallons of water per day to customers |
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Treats on average 4.7 million gallons of sewage per day |
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Over 10,000 water and/or sewer service connections, including over 2,200 metered services |
