The City of Owen Sound is equipped with the services required to meet
industrial, commercial and residential needs.
Water Service
- Water Service & Sewage Treatment and distribution services are provided by the City
of Owen Sound.
- Water service is available in most areas of the industrial park. The
extension of service is required in some locations.
- Georgian Bay is the city's one water source. Water is run through
its state-of-the-art water purification plant.
- The plant has a capacity of 60,480 cubic metres per day. The present
average daily consumption level is 11,900 cubic metres.
- Water hardness is 90-110 mg per litre.
- Water is chlorinated and fluoridated.
- Water mains range from 200mm to 300mm in the industrial park.
Sewage Treatment
- The
City provides primary treatment of sewage.
- The existing plant has 25-30% hydraulic reserve capacity to accommodate
new growth and development.
- The City of Owen Sound collects a sewer use surcharge, which is included
in the monthly water bill.
- In 2002, the sewer surcharge was 82.5% of the total monthly bill.
Electrical Service
- Hydro One provides
electrical services.
- The transmission voltage is 13,800 volts in the industrial park and
southeast portion of the city.
- The transmission voltage is 4,160 volts everywhere else in Owen Sound.
- Three phase secondary voltages of 600 Y/347 volts and 208 Y/120 volts
are offered throughout most areas of the city.
- Single phase 120/240 is also available throughout the city.
Landfill Site
- The city does not provide waste collection for commercial and industrial
tenants.
- Private waste haulage firms operate in the city to support local business.
Natural Gas
- Natural gas prices are the same in Owen Sound as across Ontario.
- Within the industrial park a 6-inch gas line follows the main roads,
dropping to a 4-inch pipe to feed the larger plants directly. A 2-inch
pipe feeds the smaller buildings.
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