Mississippi Mills Town Council has released a new report detailing the current state of local water and sewage systems, noting that significant investment is required to update aging infrastructure. The report, published on April 16, 2026, serves as a check-in on the municipality’s progress toward goals established for the 2023-2027 term.
The Water and Wastewater Master Plan is part of a larger project known as MM2048, which aims to guide long-term planning for services like roads and utilities. According to the document, prepared by the consulting firm J.L. Richards & Associates, the town must address these aging systems to maintain current service levels. The plan establishes strategies for managing treatment, pumping, and collection systems across short-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons.
To help fund these long-term maintenance and upgrade needs, the municipality introduced rate adjustments in 2025. These changes result in an increase of approximately $110 per year for the average household, which translates to about $18 to $19 per billing cycle. Bills are sent to residents every two months.
Recent council activity also includes direct infrastructure improvements. On April 14, 2026, the council awarded a contract worth over $1.9 million to Orin Contractors Corporation to extend the watermain on County Road 29 and rehabilitate the intersection at Almonte Street.
In addition to these long-term projects, residents in the Almonte Ward should prepare for routine maintenance. The town will conduct its spring watermain flushing program from May 4 to June 4, 2026. This work will take place on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to remove sediment and help ensure continued water quality.
