Region looks to change complaint process for cases of groundwater interference

Region rewriting its policy for private well owners after concerns from Wilmot Township were brought to light

Last updated on Sep 24, 2026

Posted on Sep 24, 2026

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The regional government is updating its complaint process to address points raised by private well owners about how the Waterloo Region previously handled their water concerns.

Between January and May of this year, several private well complaints were filed in Wilmot Township, with some people noticing their wells drying up.

However, local residents argued the region handled these complaints unfairly, sparking outrage and prompting the region to update its groundwater interference complaints policy, which dates back to 2015.

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