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Peel water rates for 2024

Rates effective from April 1, 2024.

Water and Wastewater rates snapshot

Access the 2024 tax and utility rate brochure.

The following content provides more detail about your water and wastewater rates.

Service delivery charge for water and wastewater

Service delivery charges are based on meter size and have a frequency of per quarter billing. Customers who are billed monthly will be charged 1/3 of the quarterly amount. Most single-unit residential homes have a 5/8 or 3/4 meter size.

Meter sizeWater service delivery chargeWastewater service delivery charge
5/8" (16 mm)$42.32$29.05
3/4" (19 mm)$42.32$29.05
1" (25 mm)$70.53$48.42
1-1/4" (32 mm)$105.79$72.64
1-1/2" (38 mm)$141.06$96.85
2" (50 mm)$225.69$154.96
3" (75 mm)$423.17$290.55
4" (100 mm)$705.28$484.25
6" (150 mm)$1,410.55$968.50
8" (200 mm)$2,256.88$1,549.60
10" (250 mm)$3,244.27$2,227.55

Water consumption rates

Consumption rates are applied to the amount of water you use and are based on the type of customer.

Customer typeService unit service delivery chargeCost
Single-unit residential
(up to 50 m3)		Per cubic metre (m3)$1.0000
Single-unit residential
(above than 50 m3)		Per cubic metre (m3)$2.1506
Multi-unit residentialPer cubic metre (m3)$1.7865
BusinessesPer cubic metre (m3)$1.7678

Unmetered customers are charged a daily flat fee of $0.8255.

Wastewater consumption rates

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.

Customer typeService unit service delivery chargeCost
Single-unit residentialPer cubic metre (m3)$1.2773
Multi-unit residentialPer cubic metre (m3)$1.2773
BusinessesPer cubic metre (m3)$1.2773

Unmetered customers are charged a daily flat fee of $0.5934.

What do my rates cover?

Your water bill pays for drinking water and wastewater services.

Peel 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:

  • Water treatment and delivery.
  • Wastewater collection and treatment.
  • Thousands of water sample tests that ensure the highest standard of water quality.
  • The accuracy of water meters and regular meter readings.
  • A capital infrastructure program, as well as funding to accommodate Peel’s growing population and to keep infrastructure in good working order.
  • Support for local Conservation Authorities initiatives for drinking water source protection and reducing the effects of climate change in Peel.

2024 Peel Combined Annual Water and Wastewater Utility Bill

Peel Region's residential water rates are considerably lower than other municipalities in the GTA.