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SCHEDULE B
Effective for all consumption, estimated or actual, on or after January 1, 2026
WATER RATES
1
Every in-city Customer shall pay water supplied to them the aggregate of amount determined as
follows:
(a)
A usage charge of $ 2.04 for each cubic metre of water supplied.
(b)
A fixed monthly charge shall be determined by the size of meter supplied to each Customer as
follows:
WATER METER SIZE
FIXED MONTHLY CHARGE
16 mm
$ 19.58
19 mm
$ 28.70
25 mm
$ 38.62
38 mm
$ 74.30
50 mm
$ 175.04
75 mm
$ 313.75
100 mm
$ 665.73
150 mm
$ 1,393.44
200 mm
$ 2,268.00
250 mm
$ 4,047.00
2
Regional Customers shall pay for water supplied to them at the following rates:
(for each cubic metre of water supplied)
Rates - March 1, 2025 to
February 28, 2026
Rates - March 1, 2026
(a) Red Deer County
$ 1.92
$ 2.09
(b) North Red Deer River
Water Services Commission
$ 1.92
$ 2.02
3
Bulk Water (for each cubic metre of water supplied)
$ 3.42
SCHEDULE C
Effective for all consumption, estimated or actual, on or after January 1, 2026
WASTEWATER RATES
1
In-city Wastewater Utility Customers in residential premises containing up to two Dwelling Units shall
pay the following amounts:
(a)
A usage charge of $ 2.01 for each cubic metre of Wastewater volume, (calculated as described
in paragraph 4 below), and
(b)
A fixed monthly charge determined by the size of the water meter supplied to that Customer as
follows:
WATER METER SIZE
FIXED MONTHLY CHARGE
16 mm
$ 22.45
19 mm
$ 22.45
25 mm
$ 22.45
38 mm
$ 22.45
2
In-city Wastewater Utility Customers in non-residential premises and in residential premises containing
three or more Dwelling Units shall pay the following amounts:
(a)
A usage charge of $ 2.16 for each cubic metre of Wastewater volume, (calculated as described
in paragraph 4 below), and
(b)
A fixed monthly charged determined by the size of the water meter supplied to that Customer
as follows:
WATER METER SIZE
FIXED MONTHLY CHARGE
16 mm
$ 19.00
19 mm
$ 25.40
25 mm
$ 30.10
38 mm
$ 47.50
50 mm
$ 81.20
75 mm
$ 132.00
100 mm
$ 328.00
150 mm
$ 578.00
200 mm
$ 1,020.00
250 mm
$ 1,805.00
(c)
The minimum charge for any Wastewater Customer shall be $ 22.45 per month.
SCHEDULE C
3
Where the City has tested the discharge of Wastewater into the Wastewater Sewer pursuant to Section
83 of this Bylaw, and has found that the Wastewater exceeds the limits as set out in Section (d)
below, and the City Manager has determined that an Overstrength Surcharge shall apply, that Person shall
pay for Wastewater service at the following rates:
(a)
a sampling and testing charge of $200.00 per month during the period within which the
Wastewater continues to qualify for an Overstrength Surcharge based on the results of
the testing;
(b)
a usage charge at the rate identified in Section 2 of this Schedule,
(c)
a fixed monthly charge at the rate identified in Section 2 of this Schedule, and
(d)
an Overstrength Surcharge based on the limits as set out below at the following rates:
TIER 1
SURCHARGE
Concentration
above
Concentration
below
2026 Rates
BOD
300
2,400
mg/L
$1.12 / kg
TSS
300
2,400
mg/L
$1.07 / kg
O&G
100
250
mg/L
$0.83 / kg
TIER 2
SURCHARGE
Concentration
above
Concentration
below
2026 Rates
BOD
2,400
4,800
mg/L
$1.56 / kg
TSS
2,400
4,800
mg/L
$1.47 / kg
O&G
250
500
mg/L
$1.11 / kg
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMITS
SURCHARGE
Concentration above
2026 Rates
BOD
4,800
mg/L
$2.24 / kg
TSS
4,800
mg/L
$2.14 / kg
O&G
500
mg/L
$1.66 / kg
Example calculation for Wastewater containing a BOD concentration of 5,000 mg/L (5 kg/m3):
2026 Surcharge Rate
On the first 0.3 kg/m3
0.3
x
$ -
$ -
On the next 2.1 kg/m3
2.1
x
$ 1.12
$ 2.35
On the next 2.4 kg/m3
2.4
x
$ 1.56
$ 3.74
On the last 0.2 kg/m3
0.2
x
$ 2.24
$ 0.45
Total BOD Surcharge Rate per m3:
$ 6.54
SCHEDULE C
4
For the purpose of calculating the Wastewater usage charge payable by an in-city Customer, the
volume of Wastewater contributed by the Customer to the Wastewater Sewer shall be deemed to be
equal to 90% of the water delivered to the Customer's premises, whether the water was received from
The City or from sources other than The City. Where no meter or other exact means exist to determine
the quantity of water consumed by any Person, The City shall make an estimate thereof for the purpose
of determining the Wastewater Utility charges. The Customer may, at his or her own expense, install
and maintain a meter subject to approval by The City upon which the service charge shall thereafter be
determined.
5
The Fee for disposal of Wastewater at the O&G Station (Fats, Oils and Grease) is $ 29.01/cubic metre.
6
The Fee for disposal of Wastewater at the Septage Receiving Station is $ 18.95/cubic metre.
(a)
charges will be based on an estimate of the load volume, as determined by The City.
(b)
there is a minimum of one (1) cubic metre for O&G Station.
(c)
there is a minimum of two (2) cubic metres per load for Septage Receiving Station.
(d)
there is no charge for recreational vehicles.
7
Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory Testing - The Fees for testing of Wastewater for determining
the content of the following constituents are as follows, per test:
Ammonia
$ 16.00
U-Ammonia
$ 9.00
BOD
$ 36.50
TSS
$ 19.00
COD
$ 15.75
pH
$ 6.60
Oil and Grease
$ 37.00
TP
$ 23.50
Alkalinity
$ 42.00
E. coli
$ 49.00
VSS - Volatile Suspended Solids
$ 6.70
TS - Total Solids
$ 6.00
VS - Volatile Solids
$ 6.50
DO - Dissolved Oxygen
$ 6.00
SCHEDULE C
8
Regional Customers shall pay for Wastewater supplied to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the
following rates (for each cubic metre of Wastewater supplied):
Rates
(a) South Red Deer Regional Wastewater
$ 1.38
(b) North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System
$ 1.38
(c) Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater Services Commission
$ 1.38
9
WWTP Septage Receiving Station access card replacement
$ 50.00
10
Fee for sampling costs for testing parameters as per Section 84
$ 150.00/day
SCHEDULE D
Effective for all consumption, estimated or actual, on or after January 1, 2026
BILLING AND SERVICE FEES
1
UTILITY BILLING FEES
(a) Application fee for Utility Billing
$32.00
(b)
Non-application fee
$42.00
(open a new account in owner's name)
(c)
As determined by The City, deposits, where applicable, will be estimated based on 30% of the
Customer's typical annual charges or based on the following amounts, relative to water meter size:
WATER METER SIZE
DEPOSIT
16 mm
$ 325.00
19 mm
$ 500.00
25 mm
$ 800.00
38 mm
$ 1,600.00
50 mm
$ 3,500.00
75 mm
$ 6,500.00
100 mm
$ 18,000.00
150 mm
$ 25,000.00
200 mm
$ 25,000.00
(d)
Late Payment Fee
1.50% per month of outstanding balance
(e)
Reprint fee for invoice or receipts
$20.00
(f)
Account transfer fee2
$15.00
(g)
Disconnection Notice Fee3
$25.00
(h)
No access fee4
$90.00
(i)
Dishonored Payment
$35.00
(j)
Paper bill fee
$1.75
[1] Fee per reprint on request of account holder for a copy of Utility invoice or landfill receipt.
[2] May charge for the refund or redistribution of a payment as a result of an error in payment by the Customer.
[3] For disconnection notice provided to Customer.
[4] In circumstances where site visit is made, but access is not provided by owner or Tenant.
SCHEDULE D
BILLING AND SERVICE FEES
2
NEW SERVICE CONNECTION
From Main in Street
From Main in Lane
(a) Basic charge for 25 mm Water and 150 mm
$ 17,462
$ 15,975
Wastewater service[1]
(b)
Basic charge for 25 mm Water[1]
$ 17,335
$ 15,848
(c)
Basic charge for 150 mm Wastewater service[1]
$ 17,335
$ 15,848
(d)
Basic charge for 100 mm Stormwater service[1]
$ 17,335
$ 15,848
(e)
Basic charge for 25 mm Water, 150 mm
Wastewater and 100 mm Stormwater service[1]
$ 18,069
$ 16,506
(f)
Dual service upon approval
$ 25,431
N/A
(g)
Water and Wastewater services:
(a) Additional charge for length of ditch
beyond 12 m in street
$ 1445/meter
(b) Additional charge for length of ditch
beyond 8 m in lane
$ 1,997/meter
(h)
Extra charge for larger water service:
38 mm
$ 571.00
50 mm
$ 793.00
100 mm
$ 5,756.00
150 mm
$ 6,555.00
200 mm
$ 8,713.00
250 mm
$ 11,135.00
300 mm
$ 14,295.00
Additional charge for 3.1 to 4 m depth
$ 1,800.00
Additional charge for 4 m to 5 m depth
$ 4,514.00
Additional charge for 5 m to 6 m depth
$ 6,444.00
Additional charge for 6 m to 7 m depth
$ 8,503.00
(i)
Extra charge for larger Wastewater or Stormwater Sewer:
Size
DR35
200 mm
$ 503.00
250 mm
$ 1,140.00
300 mm
$ 1,843.00
375 mm
$ 2,453.00
450 mm
$ 3,914.00
600 mm
$ 6,769.00
[1] A 50% discount of one of these charges may be applied by The City where a property is redeveloping and an existing service is
replaced with the same sized service and the existing service is at least 25 years old. The discount is to recognize the shared value to
The City and the developer of renewing the service. A 50% discount does not apply unless the redevelopment is for the same type of
structure.
SCHEDULE D
(j)
Additional fee for winter maintenance of service trench (Oct 01 - May 15)
(a)
Lane
$ 2,489.00
(b)
Street
$ 3,829.00
(c)
Arterial
$ 6,639.00
(k)
Other Charges:
(a)
Construction of manhole to 3.1 metres in depth at time of service
$ 7,572.00
i.
additional cost per vertical metre in excess of 3.1 metres in depth
$ 1,066.00
(b)
Fire Hydrant and Valve Installation at time of service
$ 15,868.00
(c)
Cutting and replacing pavement:
i.
single or double service 75 mm and under
$ 4,255.00
ii.
single or double service over 75 mm
$ 4,840.00
iii.
triple service 75 mm and under
$5,540.00
iv.
triple service over 75 mm
$ 6,785.00
v.
for service kill 75 mm and under
$ 2,915.00
vi.
for service kill over 75 mm
$ 3,330.00
vii.
for water service renewal
$2,160.00
viii.
additional asphalt repair costs for excavations in excess of 4 metres deep
$ 1,390.00
(per additional meter)
(d)
Replacing sidewalks:
i.
single or double service residential
$ 3,720.00
ii.
single or double service commercial
$ 5,950.00
iii.
triple service residential
$4,665.00
iv.
triple service commercial
$ 6,300.00
v.
additional sidewalk repair costs for excavations
in excess of 4 metres deep (per location)
$ 900.00
(e)
Replacing curb only:
i.
single or double service
$ 2,915.00
ii.
triple or dual service
$ 3,265.00
iii.
additional curb repair costs for excavations
in excess of 4 metres deep (per location)
$ 630.00
SCHEDULE D
(f)
Landscaping Repairs
$ 1,100.00
(g)
Tree pruning or removal up to 10 cm in diameter on Private Land
$ 300.00
(h)
Tree removal over 10 cm in diameter on Private Land (no replacement)
$ 600.00
(i)
Tree removal over 10 cm in diameter including replacement on Public Land
$ 1,000.00
(j)
Parks inspection for all landscaping repairs
$ 464.00
(l)
Winter construction of service trench
$ 6,326.00
(a)
Additional charge (per lineal meter) for length of ditch beyond 12 m in street
$ 527.00
(b)
Additional charge (per lineal meter) for length of ditch beyond 8 m in lane
$ 791.00
3
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEES
(a) Installation of more than one meter (per meter)
$ 115.00
(b)
Requesting meter reading/ Manual meter reading
$ 80.00
(c)
Disconnection (valve off) service charge
$ 95.00
(d)
Reconnection (valve on) service charge
$ 95.00
(e)
Turn water off or on for repairs or line testing
(a)
During regular working hours
$ 95.00
(b)
After regular working hours
$ 290.00
(f)
Temporary water supply
(a)
For construction purposes, includes 16 mm water meter
$ 115.00
plus monthly meter and usage charges (minimum 30m3/day without provision of weekly read)
(g)
Meter Test
$ 220.00
(h)
Private fire hydrant maintenance (per hydrant)
(a)
Damage evaluation
$ 95.00
(b)
Paint
$ 95.00
(i)
Bulk Water
(a)
Use of designated fire hydrant to obtain water for watering, cleaning,
flushing (per permit) plus water usage charges at bulk water rate
$ 105.00
(j)
Hydrant meter box deposit
$ 3,500.00
(k)
Service Calls (service vehicle and one operator)
(a)
During regular working hours (per hour, 1 hour minimum)
$ 95.00
(b)
After regular working hours (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
$ 145.00
SCHEDULE D
(l)
Sewer Cleaning (Sewer combination truck and 2 operators)
(a)
During regular working hours (per hour, 1 hour minimum)
$ 270.00
(b)
After regular working hours (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
$ 380.00
(m) Sewer Services CCTV, clean and clear (service equipment and 2 operators)
(a)
During regular working hours (per hour, 1 hour minimum)
$ 180.00
(b)
After regular working hours (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
$ 280.00
(n)
Sewer Inspections - CCTV (CCTV vehicle, equipment and 2 operators)
(a)
During regular working hours (per hour, 1 hour minimum)
$ 260.00
(b)
After regular working hours (per hour, 2 hour minimum)
$ 370.00
(o)
Other services (e.g. meter and standpipe repairs, miscellaneous construction) that are not identified
within the above noted tables may be provided from time to time at the request of Customers. These
services are typically not provided frequently or may have a variable scope depending on individual
circumstances. In these cases, if services are provided, the services will be provided at cost, including
materials, equipment and labor.
SCHEDULE E
Effective for all rates, on or after January 1, 2026
WASTE MANAGEMENT RATES
Commercial and Multi-Family Garbage Collection
1
(a)
The following rates are applicable for premises supplied with a Container by The City:
Monthly Rate ($)
2 yd³
3 yd³
4 yd³
6 yd³
8 yd³
1 lift per month
$ 17.87
$ 26.82
$ 35.74
$ 53.63
$ 71.51
1 lift every 2 weeks
$ 35.74
$ 53.63
$ 71.51
$ 107.25
$ 142.99
1 lift per week
$ 71.51
$ 107.25
$ 142.99
$ 214.49
$ 285.99
2 lifts per week
$ 142.99
$ 214.49
$ 285.99
$ 428.98
$571.99
3 lifts per week
$ 214.49
$ 321.74
$ 428.98
$ 643.49
$ 857.98
4 lifts per week
$ 285.99
$ 428.98
$ 571.99
$ 857.98
$ 1,143.98
5 lifts per week
$ 357.50
$ 536.23
$ 714.97
$ 1,072.48
$ 1,429.95
6 lifts per week
$ 428.98
$ 643.49
$ 857.98
$ 1,286.97
$ 1,715.95
Extra lift for
scheduled service
$ 20.65 /lift
$ 30.97 /lift
$ 41.28 /lift
$ 61.94 /lift
$ 82.57 /lift
(b)
Charges for special Container services in addition to the rates in (a) will be as follows:
Special Container Service:
Additional Rate ($):
Standard Lids
No Charge
Metal Lids
(2, 3, and 4 yd³ only)
$ 155.60
Container Cleaning
$ 78.00
Castors on Containers
(per month per Container)
$ 12.60
Pad Lock
(one time charge per lock)
$ 23.90
Gravity Lock
$ 234.00
(c)
Charges for Container service changes in addition to the rates in (a) will be as follows:
Container Service Changes:
Additional Rate ($):
Container Delivery
$ 77.90
Container Removal
$ 77.90
Container Exchange
$ 77.90
SCHEDULE E
2
Rates to be applicable for premises where the Property Owner or agent is charged and The City provides Carts
for the Automated Collection of Waste:
(a)
Where a non-residential Customer has been supplied a 360L Black cart for Garbage collection once per
week, the charge shall be $ 61.75 per month per Cart.
(b)
Where a non-residential Customer has been supplied a Cart by The City, Section 105(3) will be applied to
that Customer, with all necessary modifications to apply to non-residential Customers.
Residential Waste Collection
3
(a) Dwelling Units with a 120L Garbage Cart shall be charged $ 17.00/month for Waste Collection Services.
(b) Dwelling Units with a 240L Garbage Cart shall be charged $ 22.00/month for Waste Collection Services.
(c) Dwelling Units with a 360L Garbage Cart shall be charged $ 29.75/month for Waste Collection Services.
(d) A Cart exchange fee of $ 60.00 may be charged where a Customer requests a different sized Cart.
Disposal Grounds Acceptance of Waste
4
The following fees shall apply at the Disposal Grounds:
5
If a load contains more than one type of Waste or material, the fee for the total weight of the load shall be
calculated based on the highest applicable Waste or material.
6
An additional fee of $25.00 per item will be applied to appliances containing Freon (e.g. Refrigerators, freezers,
air conditioners, water coolers, etc.) delivered to the Disposal Grounds.
7
A surcharge of $50.00 per load may be applied to unsecured loads at the Disposal Grounds.
Type of Material or Waste
Description
Fee per Load
(a) Waste, not including
Special Waste
Includes residential Waste, commercial
Waste, or construction and demolition
Waste or any combination of them.
$89.00 per tonne or
$7.00, whichever is
greater
(b) Special Waste
Includes substances requiring special
handling such as asbestos, large animal
carcasses, and Waste like cold ashes or
cement powder, which could be blown
away during windy conditions.
$110.00 per tonne or
$110.00, whichever is
greater
(c) Waste, excluding Special
Waste, that can be diverted
from the landfill
Clean and segregated materials that can
be repurposed or recycled such as Yard
Waste, unpainted gypsum drywall, asphalt
shingles, scrap metal, and propane tanks.
$76.00 per tonne or
$7.00, whichever is
greater
(d) Provincially Designated
Material
Materials designated by the Province to be
diverted from landfills including
electronics, tires, residential paint
products, and household hazardous waste.
$0
(e) Operational Material
Includes cover materials and other
materials used to maintain access roads
within the Disposal Grounds, when
needed and pre-approved by The City.
$0
SCHEDULE F
Special Water and Wastewater Rates
1.
Cronquist/Riverview Park Special Rate Classes - the following shall apply to all Property located on
Cronquist Drive, Cronquist Place and Cronquist Close, pursuant to Section 32 of this Bylaw:
1.1
Within this schedule, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Rate Class "A": Rate Class A means the rate applicable to all Customers who apply for Water Utility services
between January 5, 2016 and January 4, 2017 for properties located on Cronquist Drive, Cronquist Place and
Cronquist Close;
Rate Class "B": Rate Class B means the rate applicable to all Customers who apply for Water Utility services
on or after January 5, 2017 for properties located on Cronquist Drive, Cronquist Place and Cronquist Close.
Frontage: means the distance in metres between the side boundaries of a parcel, measured at the front setback
line as more particularly set out below:
Civic Address
Legal Description
Frontage (linear metres)
2 Cronquist Pl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 5
37.97
5 Cronquist Pl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 1
29.95
6 Cronquist Pl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 4
49.33
10 Cronquist Pl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 3
46.91
14 Cronquist Pl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 2
32.81
6194 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 17
30.53
6200 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 16
31.98
6206 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 15
35.03
6212 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 14
35.03
6218 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 13
35.04
6228 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 12
33.20
6234 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 11
33.21
6240 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 10
33.21
6246 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 9
33.21
6252 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 8
33.20
6258 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 7
33.20
6264 Cronquist Dr
Plan 6680KS, Lot 6
36.96
4 Cronquist Cl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 18
30.40
8 Cronquist Cl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 19
51.27
SCHEDULE F
Civic Address
Legal Description
Frontage (linear metres)
9 Cronquist Cl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 24
32.51
12 Cronquist Cl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 20
48.80
15 Cronquist Cl
Plan 1523711, Block 1, Lot 1
37.84
16 Cronquist Cl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 21
46.52
17 Cronquist Cl
Plan 1523711, Block 1, Lot 2
18.61
19 Cronquist Cl
Plan 1523711, Block 1, Lot 3
16.57
20 Cronquist Cl
Plan 6680KS, Lot 22
27.80
1.2
In addition to the Water Rates set out in Section 1 of Schedule B, and the Wastewater Rates set out in
Schedule C, for the period from 2016 to 2066, the following additional rates shall be applied each month
to Customers within Rate Class A and Rate Class B from the date of the Customer's application for Water
Utility and Wastewater Utility services:
(a) Rate Class A:
$1.43/metre Frontage/month
(b) Rate Class B:
$2.81/metre Frontage/month
1.3
Where there is connection to a Wastewater service only, a monthly charge will be calculated on a
Typical Monthly Household Usage.