Water Ban - Effective August 13, 2025

Due to ongoing dry conditions, a Water Ban on all outdoor use is being implemented for all Municipal water supply users, effective immediately.

Details and Exceptions

Open Air Burn Ban in Effect

Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario and Manitoba, a County-wide Open Air Burn Ban is being implemented in Northumberland County, including the Township of Hamilton, effective immediately.

Beginning August 6 and until further notice, all forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited within the Township of Hamilton, including but not limited to:

  • Backyard campfires or fire pits
  • Brush and yard waste burning
  • Agricultural burns
  • Fireworks
  • Any fire not contained within a CSA-approved outdoor appliance (where permitted)
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