Monthly Water Rates
WUC Announces Rate Increase for January 1, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019, the basic consumption charge will increase from 60.0 cents per cubic metre to 62.3 cents per cubic metre for all consumption on and after January 1, 2019.
The following rates are effective as of January 1, 2019.
| Monthly Water Rates | Approved 2019 Water Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Consumption | $0.623 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 | $17.48 |
| 3/4" | 20mm | $21.23 | |
| Average Business |
1" | 25mm | $31.18 |
| 1 1/2" | 40mm | $73.04 | |
| 2" | 51mm | $121.93 | |
| 3" | 75mm | $219.14 | |
| 4" | 100mm | $388.06 | |
| 6" | 155mm | $708.56 | |
| 8" | 200mm | $1,180.60 | |
| 10" | 250mm | $1,944.88 | |
Did You Know
- 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres
- Average residential customer uses 17 cubic metres per month
- Cost for 17 cubic metres will be $40.70 in January 2019
- One litre of bottled water sells for approximately $1.00