Water Rates & Billing Information
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2009 Water & Wastewater Rates and Charges (Effective January 1, 2009)
Fixed Charges Per Month
(Based on Water Meter Size)
| Water | Wastewater | |
| 5/8" & 3/4" | $10.59 | $10.59 |
| 1" | $18.37 | $18.37 |
| 1-1/2" | $36.05 | $36.05 |
| 2" | $53.73 | $53.73 |
| 3" | $90.21 | $90.21 |
| 4" | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| 6" | $258.91 | $258.91 |
Water Consumption Charges
$4.82 per 1,000 imperial gallons, or
$1.06 per cubic metre
Wastewater Surcharge
(Based on Monthly Water Consumption)
$3.14 per 1,000 imperial gallons, or
$0.69 per cubic metre
| Flat Rate Charges (per month) | ||
| Flat Rate Water Charge | $ 39.74 | |
| Flat Rate Wastewater Charge | $ 29.57 | |
| Construction Charge | $ 10.59 | |
| Miscellaneous Charges | ||
| Water Connection Charge | $ 400.00 | per meter |
| Arrears Re-Connect | $ 60.00 | per meter |
| Seasonal Meters | Flat rate charge | |
| Hydrant Rental Charge | $ 60.00 | per day |
| Unauthorized Hydrant Use | $ 100.00 | plus cost |
| Water Meter Frozen | At cost | |
| Turn Water On/Off | At cost | |
| After Hours Callout | At cost | |
| Damage to Infrastructure | At cost | |
| Water Service Charge | At cost | |
Customers located north of County Road 22 receive monthly water bills. Customers located south of County Road 22 receive bi-monthly water bills.
The Town does not offer a special water rate to residents filling a pool. The 2009 water rates apply as outlined above.
Town of Tecumseh Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. was retained by the Town of Tecumseh to undertake a water and wastewater rate study update. The objectives and the steps involved in carrying out this assignment are summarized below:
- Identify all current and future water and wastewater systems capital needs to assess the immediate and longer-term implications.
- Identify potential methods of cost recovery from the capital needs listing.
- Identify existing operating costs by component and estimate future operating costs over the next ten years.
- Determine potential rate structure(s) to be considered by the Town.
- Provide discussion papers and policy recommendations to staff and Council, relative to the findings.
- Undertake a public meeting to present the findings of the study.
