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Rates
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 are summarized below (fees effective March 1, 2022). Please refer to the Water and Wastewater Rate By-law for full details.
| Consumption Rates | Rate per cubic metre (M³) |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale |
$0.73 per cubic metre |
|
Distribution |
$0.42 per cubic metre |
|
Total |
$1.15 per cubic metre |
All properties with a water service connection pay a fixed Quarterly Capital charge of $24.33 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.
| Facility | Charge Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Cottam Facility (Sewage Area 1) | Base charge | $66.14 per quarter per residential unit PLUS volume charge |
| Volume charge | $0.72 per cubic metre of water volume | |
| Maximum sewage charges | $132.29 per quarter per residential unit | |
| Lakeshore West Facility (Sewage Area 2) | Base charge | $66.14per quarter per residential unit PLUS volume charge |
| Volume charge | $0.66 per cubic metre of water volume | |
| Maximum sewage charges | $132.29 per quarter per residential unit | |
| Kingsville Facility (Sewage Area 3) | Base charge | $66.14 per quarter per residential unit PLUS volume charge |
| Volume charge | $0.66 per cubic metre of water volume | |
| Maximum sewage charges | $132.29 per quarter per residential unit |
| Facility | Charge Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cottam Facility (Sewage Area 1) | Multi-Residential | $1.67 per cubic metre of water volume |
| Metered Discharge | $1.67 per cubic metre of sewage discharge | |
| Boarding, lodging, and rooming houses |
If metered: Base Charge - $22.05 per quarter per occupant (based on maximum occupant load) PLUS Volume Charge of $0.72 per cubic metre of water volume If not metered: $30.70 per occupant |
|
| Lakeshore West Facility (Sewage Area 2) | Multi-Residential | $1.56 per cubic metre of water volume |
| Metered Discharge | $1.56 per cubic metre of sewage discharge | |
| Boarding, lodging, and rooming houses |
If metered: Base Charge - $22.05 per quarter per occupant (based on maximum occupant load) PLUS Volume Charge - $0.66 per cubic metre of water volume If not metered: $29.99 per occupant |
|
| Kingsville Facility (Sewage Area 3) | Multi-Residential | $1.56 per cubic metre of water volume |
| Greenhouse | $1.56 per cubic metre of sewage discharge | |
| Worker housing |
If metered: Base Charge - $22.05 per quarter per occupant (based on maximum occupant load) PLUS Volume Charge - $0.66 per cubic metre of water volume If not metered: $29.99 per occupant |
