Located in South Niagara between the Welland River and the shores of Lake Erie, the Township of Wainfleet is a community grounded in agriculture, family and rural traditions.
Whether you are a long time resident or new to our community there are aspects of country living to understand.
Please refer to the different sections below and contact us if we can be of any assistance to you.
Agriculture
Wainfleet has a thriving agricultural community and agricultural production continues to be a solid pillar of Wainfleet's economy.
Normal farm practices are activities that happen on the farm as part of day-to-day business. Some of these activities create disturbances, such as noise, odour, dust, flies, smoke, light and vibration. The Farming and Food Production Protection Act (FFPPA) oversees farming activities and promotes normal farm practices. The Act also established the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board to help farmers and their neighbours solve conflicts and disagreements. Visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) website for more information.
OMAFRA also developed the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae to minimize conflicts between livestock operations and sensitive land uses, such as residential. New livestock facilities or dwellings must meet the setback requirements under the MDS guidelines. Visit our Planning page for more information regarding MDS.
Municipal Drains
Wainfleet has an extensive system of Municipal Drains that provide the drainage infrastructure necessary to sustain crop production, protect land values and provide effective flood controls. Visit our Drainage page for more information.
Septic Systems
Municipal sewer services do not exist in the Township of Wainfleet. Visit our Septic page for more information.
Water Services
Municipal water services do not exist in the Township of Wainfleet. Visit our Water services page for more information and options.