The bulk water station is easy to operate. It can take anywhere from 10 to 30  minutes to fill a hauler, depending on the volume of water requested.

• Step-by-Step Operating Instructions
• Procedures for Abnormal Conditions - includes winter and high flow periods.
• Contamination Protection - information for bulk water haulers.
• Drinking Water Haulage Guidance Document  206KB

Step-by-Step Operating Instructions

The bulk water station is easy to operate. It can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to fill a hauler, depending on the volume of water requested.

1. Approach the bulk water dispensing station slowly, at low speed, and park your truck in the proximity of the filling connection. Make sure that your vehicle does not block traffic. Turn your engine off.
2. For bottom filling - Unpack your low-level hose connection and connect to the male camlock filing connection. Use adaptors if necessary.
3. For top filling - Assure your cistern (tank) hatch is open and the hose extension outlet of the loading arm is pointing towards the opening.
4. Insert your Smart Card into the reader slot, enter your *PIN number and the amount of water to be dispensed and then press 'ENT'. The transaction terminal will dispense the requested amount and debit your card. Should you have insufficient funds on your card, the card reader will display a request (on the LCD display) to select a new amount.
5. You may stop the transaction at any time by pressing "Stop/Reset/Eject".
6. At the conclusion of the transaction the card balance will be updated and shown on the LCD display. The card is then ejected from the card reader ending the transaction.

* To prevent unauthorized transactions, do not write your PIN number on the card.

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Procedures for Abnormal Conditions

Abnormal operating conditions may occur during:

• Cold weather or snow storms.
• Freezing rain or severe rainfall.
• High wind.
• Blackouts or at night.
• Equipment malfunction
• High flow rates.

Should you experience difficulties operating the station, refer to the instructions mounted on the control cabinet access door.

Winter Conditions

Each bulk water station is equipped with a salt box. The Region's maintenance staff ensures that the salt box has salt or salt alternatives in it at all times.

Snow removal is done by area municipal road crews. Some hand shoveling may be required to access the smart card terminal to turn the water on. Please be extra cautious while operating on ice or during freezing rain, severe rainfall or high wind.

Prepare your vehicle for operation under winter conditions ahead of time. Check the latest weather reports by visiting the Environment Canada Weather Office website .

Some useful tips on how to prepare your vehicle for operation under winter conditions can be found on the Ontario Weather page .

High Flow Periods

The Region experiences higher water consumption rates in the morning, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and in the evening, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The truck operator might experience a small drop in pressure, between these times, at some locations while filing the tank with water. Therefore, the transaction may take a few more minutes to complete.

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Contamination Protection

The owner and or operator of a water hauling truck should take appropriate measures to protect the water, the water tank, and any equipment and connections from contamination during filling, storage, transportation, and delivery of the bulk water. This includes:

• Covering hoses and nozzles when not in use.
• Disinfecting and sanitizing equipment before each use.

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