Rates
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The Town reviews and updates water and wastewater rates on an annual basis to ensure the long-term sustainability of these systems. Rate decisions are based on a Water and Wastewater Rate Study as well as the Water System Financial Plan required under Ontario Regulation 453/07.
The Town's water and wastewater rates a summarized below. Please refer to the Water and Wastewater Rate By-law for full details.
| Consumption Rates | Rate per cubic metre (M³) |
|---|---|
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Wholesale |
$0.65 per cubic metre |
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Distribution |
$0.35 per cubic metre |
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TOTAL |
$1.00 per cubic metre |
All properties with a water service connection pay a fixed Quarterly Capital charge of $21.55 per 3-month billing period plus the consumption rates noted above.
The Wholesale rate reflects the amount the Town pays to Union Water for the supply of the water.
The Distribution rate finances the operating and administrative costs associated with maintaining the Town's distribution network.
The fixed Quarterly Capital charge finances the replacement of water mains and other capital expenditures.
The same rates apply to all property types, whether residential, commercial, industrial or agricultural.
For your information: 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres = 220 gallons
Wastewater or sewage rates
Wastewater or sewage rates vary depending on the nature of the property and the facility that services it.
| 2021 NEW WASTEWATER RATE STRUCTURE IN EFFECT |
The Town of Kingsville is implementing a new wastewater rate structure for residential wastewater customers. The approved rates are as follow:
The effective dates are as follows for the following accounts:
Why the change? We want to give you more control over your wastewater charges. The previous rate structure charged a flat rate per quarter. You paid the same amount, no matter how much water you used.
What does this mean for me? The new rate structure was designed to have a minimal impact on the average household. The average household uses 45 m3 of water per quarter. If you consistently use the average , your wastewater charges will be virtually identical. If you use more than 45 m3 of water per quarter you will be charged more than you were under the previous flat rate structure – up to the maximum of $120 per quarter for wastewater services. If you use less than 45 m3 of water per quarter you will pay less – as little as $60 per quarter for wastewater services. This new rate structure effects residential wastewater customers only. If you do not have access to Town wastewater services, this rate structure change will have no impact on your bill. |
| Sewage Area 1: Cottam Facility |
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Residential:
Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial: $1.46 per m3 of water volume Greenhouse: $1.46 per cubic metre of sewage discharge Foreign Worker Housing: Occupant Load / 3.2 x $89.00 per quarter |
| Sewage Area 2: Lakeshore West Facility |
|
Residential:
Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial: $1.35 per m3 of water volume Greenhouse: $1.35 per cubic metre of sewage discharge Foreign Worker Housing: Occupant Load / 3.2 x $87.00 per quarter |
| Sewage Area 3: Kingsville Facility |
|
Residential:
Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial: $1.35 per m3 of water volume Greenhouse: $1.35 per cubic metre of sewage discharge Foreign Worker Housing: Occupant Load / 3.2 x $87.00 per quarter |
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Service |
Amount |
|---|---|
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Late payment penalty |
1.5% per month |
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Account set-up fee |
$25 per account (one-time fee) |
|
Turn Off - during business hours |
$40 |
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Turn On - during business hours |
$40 |
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Turn Off - after business hours |
$200 |
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Turn On - after business hours |
$200 |
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Frozen meter replacement |
$200 |
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"New" 3/4" water service connection (standard) |
$5,100 |
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"New" 1" water service connection |
$7,800 |
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"New" 2" or larger water service connection |
Cost |
