The Town of Collingwood implemented the 2020 water and wastewater rates beginning on July 1, 2020. An extensive rate-study was conducted by Hemson Consulting Ltd. to evaluate and gather the appropriate data to provide an updated rate structure that will support the needs of the community. Water and wastewater are self-funded utilities, meaning that they are non-tax supported operations. While it seems fresh water is plentiful in our municipality, we still must be financially and environmentally responsible water users and not take our freshwater asset - The Georgian Bay - for granted.
Our new rate structure is designed to better serve our residents and our growing population, with these key items being considered:
- Fair costs across customer groups including residential, commercial and industrial
- Financial sustainability- the costs of the system fully support the needs of the system
- Water conservation incentives for residents
- Maintaining and replacing current infrastructure
Below is a comparison of the rates for 2019 and 2020.
| Existing 2019 Monthly Water and Wastewater Rates and Structure | ||
| All Accounts | Water | Wastewater |
| Fixed Charge: $/Month | ||
| Up to 1 1/4 inch | $22.46 | $52.78 |
| 1 1/4 inch | $28.38 | $66.86 |
| 1 1/2 inch | $43.07 | $100.28 |
| 2 inch | $63.35 | $147.78 |
| 3 inch | $94.74 | $221.67 |
| 4 inch | $143.59 | $334.27 |
| 6 inch | $215.82 | $503.13 |
| 8 inch | $287.15 | $670.27 |
| 10 inch | $431.62 | $1,008.04 |
| Consumption Charge: $/m3 | ||
| Residential (non-summer and summer <40 m3/month) | $0.67 | $0.79 |
| >40 m3 May to September | $1.21 | $0.79 |
| General (ICI) | $0.67 | $0.79 |
| 2020 Monthly Water and Wastewater Rates and Structure | ||
| All Accounts | Water | Wastewater |
| Fixed Charge: $/Month | ||
| Up to 1 1/4 inch | $17.97 | $34.31 |
| 1 1/4 inch | $22.70 | $43.46 |
| 1 1/2 inch | $34.46 | $65.18 |
| 2 inch | $50.68 | $96.06 |
| 3 inch | $75.79 | $144.09 |
| 4 inch | $114.87 | $217.28 |
| 6 inch | $172.66 | $327.03 |
| 8 inch | $229.72 | $435.68 |
| 10 inch | $345.30 | $655.23 |
| Consumption Charge: $/m3 | ||
| Tier 1: 0 – 8m3 /month | $0.932 | $0.934 |
| Tier 2: 8 – 15m3 /month | $0.979 | $0.981 |
| Tier 3: 15 – 150m3 /month | $1.07 | $1.07 |
| Tier 4: >150 m3 /month | $0.79 | $0.79 |
Below is a comparison for the new rate structure and where Collingwood's rates would rank within our geographical area:
For additional information please contact the Town of Collingwood Water Department at 705-445-1581 or email us at water@collingwood.ca