Monthly Water Rates
WUC Announces Rate Increase for January 1, 2011
Effective January 1, 2011, the basic consumption charge will increase from 26.6 cents per cubic metre to 29.7 cents per cubic metre for all consumption on and after January 1, 2011.
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The following rates are effective as of January 1, 2011.
| Monthly Water Rates | Approved 2011 Water Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Consumption | $0.297 per cubic metre |
| Water Main Replacement Levy | 45% charge of fixed charges and water consumption charge |
| Summer Levy * | $0.249 per cubic metre |
* Additional charge applied to all consumption between May 1st and October 31st in excess of average daily consumption between November 1st and April 30th
Monthly Fixed Charges
| Meter Size | Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Home |
5/8" | 15mm | $16.84 |
| 3/4" | 20mm | $20.45 | |
| Average Business |
1" | 25mm | $30.04 |
| 1 1/2" | 40mm | $70.37 | |
| 2" | 51mm | $117.47 | |
| 3" | 75mm | $211.12 | |
| 4" | 100mm | $373.85 | |
| 6" | 150mm | $682.62 | |
| 8" | 200mm | $1,137.38 | |
| 10" | 250mm | $1,873.68 | |
Did You Know
- 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres
- Average residential customer uses 22 cubic metres per month
- Cost for 22 cubic metres will be $33.89 in January 2011
- $33.89 per month is $1.11 per day, or $1.54 per 1,000 litres, or $0.00154 per litre
- One litre of bottled water sells for approximately $1.50
- 22 cubic metres of bottled water would sell for approximately $33,000
