Public Works Supervisor 2021

The Municipality of West Elgin has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Public Works Supervisor. 

The Public Works Supervisor directs all activities of the Public Works Department according to Statutes of Ontario. Reporting to the Manager of Operations and Community Services. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Graduation from a community college as a technologist or equivalent diploma, plus additional courses in public works operation and management 
• CRS Certification 
• At least 5 years' experience in a rural/...

Statement from Southwestern Public Health Re Water Quality

Southwestern Public Health has issued a letter to residents of West Elgin to assure them of the safety of the drinking water during this discolouration event.  See the letter here

Council Highlights - September 9, 2021

Check out the Council Highlights of the regular meeting of West Elgin Council on September 9, 2021

Water Discolouration

Water Discolouration: Tri-County Water System

 The Municipality is aware of coloured water being detected by some residents who are on the Tri-County Drinking Water System and rely on Lake Erie for their raw water source.   

 This discoloured water is being caused by elevated concentrations of manganese and iron in Lake Erie. Manganese and iron are naturally occurring minerals present in source water, and weather conditions can impact the concentration of these minerals in the...

Emily Project

The Emily Project

Did you know that you can order a 911 number sign for vacant farm land?  Help keep your family safe and put a 911 sign on your vacant farm land to assist first responders in locating you incase of an emergency.  

To order a sign call 519-785-056.  Cost is $50 installed.

For more information on The Emily Project visit www.farm911.ca