Hamilton Water

Hamilton Water is responding to an emergency sewer lateral blockage near 377 Main St W. To facilitate the repair, Main St W is reduced to one lane from Poulette St to Locke St S. Work is expected to wrap up by 1pm today.

Today at Council, Hamilton Water and Engineering Services staff were recognized with a commendation for their 2026 Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Award for Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair! 🏆
 
This award recognizes the emergency rehabilitation of the Woodward Greenhill Transmission Main, a critical piece of infrastructure that serves approximately 60% of Hamilton residents and helps deliver safe, reliable drinking water across the city.
 
Faced with an active leak and multiple high-risk sections, City staff worked alongside project partners to complete complex emergency repairs and rehabilitation within a 70-working-day window—with no service disruptions, no safety incidents and full environmental compliance.
 
This achievement reflects the professionalism, expertise, innovation and teamwork of staff across multiple City divisions, as well as the support of our project partners.
 
Drop a 👏 in the comments to help us congratulate everyone involved in this award-winning project!

Even “flushable” wipes don’t break down properly—they can clog your pipes and the City’s water and wastewater systems. Only flush p*e, poo and paper. Learn more at: hamilton.ca/flushables

Important reminder about Hamilton Utilities Billing:

When paying your HUB bill online or via mobile banking, select "Hamilton Utilities Billing" as the payee.

👉 Hamilton Utilities Billing

Before making payment, make sure you verify the payee's information, and remember to save the accurate details for your future bills. Learn more at: Hamilton.ca/HUB

Celebrate Pride this Season 🌈

June marks the beginning of Pride Season — a time to reflect on our shared commitment to equity and inclusion, stand with Hamilton's 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and continue building a city where everyone feels safe, welcomed and valued.

The City of Hamilton is proud to advance equity, reduce barriers and foster belonging for all residents this Pride Season and beyond.

This week, approximately 2,000 Grade 4 students joined Hamilton Water’s Annual Children’s Water Festival at Pier 4 Park. Drop a 💧 in the comments if you remember attending as a young Hamiltonian!
 
Students explored hands-on, outdoor activities focused on water conservation, environmental awareness, science, technology and protection — learning practical ways to care for and protect Hamilton’s water resources.
 
Now in its 18th year, the festival helps students understand how their actions can make a difference. It encourages them to bring what they’ve learned back to their schools, families and communities, and to become leaders in protecting water for the future.
 
A special thank you to Elaine Lee, Indigenous Traditional Helper, for sharing traditional water teachings and a drum performance with students during the festival.
 
We’re grateful to all the students, teachers, volunteers, staff, community partners and sponsors who helped make this year’s event a success!


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Planning to install or reconstruct your driveway? Make sure to contact Hamilton Water to inspect and raise your shut-off valve at the property line for a smoother process and to avoid any inconveniences. Learn more at: hamilton.ca/ShutOffValves

Take proactive steps to prevent your basement from flooding – ensure proper grading around your home to allow water to flow away. Learn more at: hamilton.ca/flooding