There are two components to your water utility fees:
- Base Water Charge
- Metered Water Charge
Base Water Charge
Your base water charge is determined by your property type and size of water connection. A typical single-family home will pay $89.36 per quarter in 2022.
Multi-family and commercial properties typically have higher flow requirements and connection sizes than single-family properties, and therefore pay a higher base charge.
Metered Water Charge
For single-family residential properties, charges are calculated each quarter using a tiered water rate structure (with levels or blocks per consumption range). Water is charged by cubic metre, with water in Block 1 costing the least per cubic metre.
- Block 1: 0-30 cubic metres
- Block 2: 31-60 cubic metres
- Block 3: 61-180 cubic metres
- Block 4: over 180 cubic metres
2022 Water Rates
- 0–30 cubic metres: $1.48 ($44.40)
- 31–60 cubic metres: $1.69 ($93.41)
- 61–180 cubic metres: $2.59 ($401.62)
- over 180 cubic metres: $3.52 ($401.62)
Multi-family/commercial/institutions and mixed property types will be charged a flat fee of $1.90 per cubic metre of water.
Because water consumption varies seasonally, it's common for a household to use fewer cubic metres during a fall or winter quarter and more during drier summer months.
Meters are read monthly and you can check your monthly meter reads using MyDistrict.
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