Water Rates

Monthly Water Rates 

WUC Announces Rate Increase for January 1, 2024 

Effective January 1, 2024, the basic consumption charge will increase from 72.5 cents per cubic metre to 75.3 cents per cubic metre for all consumption on and after January 1, 2024. 

The following rates are effective as of January 1, 2024. 

Monthly Water Rates 

Approved 2024 Water Rate 

Basic Consumption 

$0.753 per cubic metre 

Water Main Replacement Levy 

45% charge of fixed charges and water consumption charge 

Monthly Fixed Charges 

Home/Business  

Meter Size 

Rate 

Average 
Home 

5/8" 

15mm 

$21.06 

3/4" 

20mm 

$25.58 

Average 
Business 

1" 

25mm 

$37.59 

1 1/2" 

40mm 

$88.01 

2" 

51mm 

$146.93 

3" 

75mm 

$264.06 

4" 

100mm 

$467.62 

6" 

155mm 

$853.82 

8" 

200mm 

$1,422.62 

10" 

250mm 

$2,343.58 

Did You Know 

  • 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres 

  • Average residential customer uses 17 cubic metres per month 

  • One litre of bottled water sells for approximately $1.50