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.
Water Rates
All properties with a water service connection pay a fixed Quarterly Capital charge of $20.25 per 3-month billing period plus the consumption rates noted below.
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Consumption Rates |
Rate per cubic metre (M³) |
|---|---|
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Wholesale |
$0.62 per cubic metre |
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Distribution |
$0.35 per cubic metre |
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TOTAL |
$0.97 per cubic metre |
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.
| Sewage Area 1: Cottam Facility |
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Residential: $89.00 per quarter Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial: 130% of total water charges Greenhouse: $1.29 per cubic metre of sewage discharge Foreign Worker Housing: Occupant Load / 3.2 x $89.00 per quarter |
| Sewage Area 2: Lakeshore West Facility |
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Residential: $87.00 per quarter Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial: 130% of total water charges Greenhouse: $1.29 per cubic metre of sewage discharge Foreign Worker Housing: Occupant Load / 3.2 x $87.00 per quarter |
| Sewage Area 3: Kingsville Facility |
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Residential: $87.00 per quarter Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial: 130% of total water charges Greenhouse: $1.29 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) |
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Turn Off - during business hours |
$25 |
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Turn On - during business hours |
$25 |
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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) |
$5,000 |
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"New" 1" water service connection |
$7,700 |
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"New" 2" or larger water service connection |
Cost |
