Water billing

Water and Wastewater rates snapshot

2023 tax and utility rate brochure

For residential properties connected to the wastewater system, the wastewater rate is applied to 85% of total water usage that is read by your meter.

The following rates are effective from April 1, 2023.

If your meter measures cubic metres (m3):

• Your water rate is $1.8672 per m3.
• Your wastewater rate is $1.4915 per m3.

If your meter measures imperial gallons:

• Your water rate is $8.49 per 1,000 gallons.
• Your wastewater rate is $6.78 per 1,000 gallons.

If you paid a flat rate prior to meter installation:

• Your water rate is $23.58 per month.
• Your wastewater rate is $16.86 per month.

What do my rates cover?

Your water bill pays for drinking water and wastewater services.

The Region operates and maintains:

• 2 water treatment facilities
• 3 wastewater treatment facilities
• thousands of kilometres of watermain and wastewater pipes
• municipal wells
• pumping stations, and
• reservoirs

Water bill rates also cover:

• The treatment and delivery of water.
• The collection and treatment of wastewater
• Thousands of water sample tests that ensure the highest standard of water quality
• The accuracy of over 339,000 water meters and regular meter readings
• Capital infrastructure program and reserve funds to meet the needs of growth and to invest in infrastructure state-of-good-repair
• Support for local Conservation Authorities initiatives for drinking water source protection and reducing the effects of climate change in Peel.