MD Implements New Water Rates
Updated rates effective January 1, 2024.
Water rates are scheduled to increase as of January 1, 2024 after a water and sewer cost analysis showed that current water production and sewage treatment costs are being heavily subsidized by the municipality (85% for water production and 96% for sewage treatment).
Council and Administration understand the direct impact this decision has on consumers. However, rates must be increased in order to properly manage the MD-owned water and wastewater systems. The expense of operating, maintaining, and upgrading the MDs water and wastewater infrastructure are partially funded through the sale of drinking water to customers within the service area.
Water rate increases as of January 1, 2024
Hamlet and rural potable water distribution systems, including potable water bulk truck fill stations
The following water rates will be in effect as of January 1, 2024:
Description | New rate |
|---|---|
Fixed rate - monthly fee | $22.40 per month |
0-45 m3 per month (all water consumption excluding industrial) | $3.88 per m3 |
Over 45 m3 per month (all water consumption excluding industrial) | $7.75 per m3 |
Industrial water* | $12.50 per m3 |
*Industrial water means a consumer whose property falls within the Heavy Industrial (HI) District as described in Land Use Bylaw 2021-17. Generally, one which uses water for manufacturing, production, and other industrial processes.
Milestones 2021-2025
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