Residents can continue to turn on the tap with confidence. The 2024 Peterborough Drinking Water System annual report shows the city’s water fully met provincial safety and quality standards.
While the report notes one brief incident last November, when a low chlorine residual was detected on Duffus Street during routine hydrant maintenance, it was quickly corrected and posed no health risk.
Some residents may have noticed unusual tastes or odours in their water during the year. The report explains these are caused by natural compounds in the river, not by any contamination, and they remain safe to drink.
The city is also investing in infrastructure upgrades, replacing and relining kilometres of water mains on streets including Brealey Drive, Lansdowne Street, and Armour Road, while testing advanced treatment technologies such as ozone and advanced oxidation to further improve water quality.
Average daily water use remained steady, with a peak seasonal demand of 40.56 million litres in September. The system’s 55.36 million litre storage capacity ensures reliable service even during high-demand periods.
City officials say ongoing monitoring and upgrades are part of a proactive approach to keeping Peterborough’s water safe, clean, and ready for the future.
