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Order No. 92/25
MUNICIPALITY OF HARRISON PARK
ONANOLE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
REVISED WATER RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, JANUARY 1, 2026, JANUARY 1,
2027, AND JANUARY 1, 2028
AND RECOVERY OF 2020 ACTUAL OPERATING DEFICITS
June 18, 2025
BEFORE: Shawn McCutcheon, Panel Chair
Jim Hrichishen, B.A. (Hon), M.A., Panel Member
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 2 of 20
Table of Contents
1.0
Executive Summary..................................................................................................... 3
2.0
Background ................................................................................................................. 4
Water Supply/Distribution ........................................................................................... 4
Wastewater Collection/Treatment ............................................................................... 5
Unaccounted for Water ............................................................................................... 5
3.0
Application ................................................................................................................... 6
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves .............................................................. 8
Working Capital Surplus/Deficit .................................................................................. 8
Cost Allocation Methodology ...................................................................................... 9
Deficits ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.0
Board Findings .......................................................................................................... 11
5.0
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: ............................................................................. 12
SCHEDULE A ........................................................................................................... 14
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 3 of 20
1.0 Executive Summary
By this Order, the Public Utilities Board (Board) approves the revised water rates for the
Municipality of Harrison Park (Municipality), Onanole Water and Wastewater Utility (Utility),
and varies the effective dates to July 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, and January
1, 2028.
The approved rates are as follows:
Current
Rates
July 1,
2025
January
1, 2026
January
1, 2027
January 1,
2028
Quarterly Service
Charge
$32.50
$28.36
$27.09
$25.82
$24.54
Water (per 1,000
gallons)
$7.05
$12.86
$14.65
$16.44
$18.22
Wastewater (per 1,000
gallons)
$7.17
$9.32
$9.98
$10.64
$11.30
Minimum Quarterly
Charge*
$75.16
$94.90
$100.98
$107.06
$113.10
Rate Rider (per 1,000
gallons)
-
$0.47
$0.47
$0.47
$0.47
Minimum Quarterly
Charge - with rate rider*
$75.16
$96.31
$102.39
$108.47
$113.10
Bulk Water Sales (per
1,000 gallons)
$19.61
$23.75
$25.50
$27.50
$29.25
Annual Hydrant Charge
$150.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Annual Wastewater
Tipping Fee**
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
$350.00
Meter Tampering***
-
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
*Based on 3,000 gallons
**Septic service haulers shall remit $40.00 per load for septage hauled from properties
located outside the boundaries of the Municipality. (Previously charged at $20.00 per load.)
***Minimum charge, in addition to an amount calculated to adjust the tampering based on
historical usage.
The Board also approves the Municipality's request for recovery of a 2020 actual operating
deficit of $48,092, when calculated for regulatory purposes, incurred by the Utility, to be
recovered by a reimbursement of $30,698 from Parks Canada and a rate rider of $0.47 per
customer per 1,000 gallons, effective July 1, 2025 for a period of three years or until the deficit
is fully collected, whichever comes first.
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June 18, 2025
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Details of other rates may be found in the attached Schedule A.
Rationale for the Board's decisions may be found under the heading Board Findings below.
2.0 Background
The Municipality owns and operates the Utility serving 25 water and wastewater customers
and 74 water only customers (or 99 total customers). Rates were last approved for the Utility
in 2017 in Board Order No. 19/17, with the last increase occurring January 1, 2019.
Board Order No. 103/17 transferred ownership and operation of the Poplar Rider Properties
Inc. water distribution system to the Municipality as part of the Utility.
Water Supply/Distribution
The Utility provides treated water purchased from Parks Canada, Riding Mountain National
Park, for 98 customers in Onanole, in addition to providing water to Elkhorn Resort.
In 2012 the Rural Municipality of Park (now the Municipality of Harrison Park) installed a water
main to service Sportsman's Park and the Onanole area with treated water from the Parks
Canada water treatment plant at Wasagaming.
The total cost for the water and wastewater capital project was $4.2 million which was funded
through Infrastructure grants and the creation of a local improvement district that included the
Onanole area and Sportsman's Park.
Elkhorn Resort has received treated water through a waterline owned by Elkhorn and Parks
Canada for a number of years. There are no concerns regarding capacity for future
expansion at this time.
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June 18, 2025
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Wastewater Collection/Treatment
There are 25 wastewater customers that discharge wastewater to a two-cell wastewater
lagoon owned by Onanole Utility. In addition, Elkhorn Resort receives wastewater treatment
through a contract that Onanole Utility has with Parks Canada.
In 2012, the Municipality installed a wastewater main to connect Onanole and Sportsman's
park to the Municipality's two-cell lagoon located northwest of Onanole. Included with this
project was a wastewater lift station and a $500,000 payment to Parks Canada as a capital
cost buy in toward the Wasagaming water treatment plant.
The total cost for the water and wastewater capital project was $4.2 million which was funded
through Infrastructure grants and the creation of a local improvement district that included the
Onanole area and Sportsman's Park.
Wastewater is discharged from Elkhorn Resort via wastewater main to the Parks Canada's
lagoon that services Wasagaming. There are no concerns regarding capacity for future
expansion at this time.
Unaccounted for Water
The acceptable percentage of unaccounted for water is 10%, based on industry standards.
If the percentage is above this amount, the applicant is to explain why and provide a plan to
remedy.
As of 2022, the Utility's unaccounted for water is 7.9% and within the acceptable amount.
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
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3.0 Application
On June 3, 2024, the Municipality applied for revised water and wastewater rates for the
Utility. The Municipality also applied for the recovery of a 2020 actual operating deficit of
$48,092, when calculated for regulatory purposes, incurred by the Utility, to be recovered by
a reimbursement of $30,698 from Parks Canada and a three-year rate rider of $0.47 per
customer per 1,000 gallons. The applications were accompanied by a rate study prepared
by the Municipality's consultant and By-Law No. 159 read for the first time on April 24, 2024
and Council Resolution No. 2024/121.
A Public Notice of Application was issued on June 18, 2024 allowing for any questions or
comments with respect to the proposed rate increases to the Board and/or the Municipality
on or before August 2, 2024. There were no responses to the Notice.
When reviewing an application the Board can either: hold a public hearing at which the
applicant can present its case and customers can present their concerns; or where it is
deemed to be in the best interests of a utility and its customers, the Board can review the
application using a paper review process without holding a public hearing. The paper review
process considers all written materials submitted by the Utility and the public, as well as any
information requests and responses between the Board and the Utility. This process may
reduce regulatory costs to the Utility.
A public hearing process allows the Utility and the public the opportunity to review the
application and address any concerns with the Board present.
Whenever reasonable, the Board will review the application using a paper review process,
which saves the cost of a public hearing process. The Board has chosen a paper review
process for the Municipality's application.
The rates were calculated based on the following projections using an annual inflation rate of
3% in all calculations:
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June 18, 2025
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Schedule of Utility Rate Requirements
Municipality of Harrison Park - Onanole Water and Wastewater Utility
2025 to 2028 Budget Forecasts ($)
2025
2026
2027
2028
Forecast
General
Expenses
Administration
4,399
4,531
4,667
4,807
Total General Expenses
4,399
4,531
4,667
4,807
Revenue
Penalties
210
217
223
230
Total General Revenue
210
217
223
230
Net Costs General
4,189
4,314
4,444
4,577
Water
Expenses
Water Purchases
133,912
139,87
146,106
152,614
Service of Supply
84,516
87,052
89,663
92,353
Amortization
166,620
166,62
166,620
166,620
Interest on Long-Term Debt
31,673
27,660
23,488
19,150
Contingency
24,497
24,497
24,497
24,497
Total Water Expenses
441,218
445,70
450,374
455,234
Revenue
Connection Fees
5,010
5,010
5,010
5,010
Hydrant Rentals
9,600
9,600
9,600
9,600
Bulk Water Fees
2,897
3,252
3,507
3,730
Total Water Revenue
17,507
17,862
18,117
18,340
Net Costs Water
423,711
427,84
432,257
436,894
Wastewater
Expenses
Treatment and Disposal
43,134
47,299
51,866
56,875
Lift Station
19,819
20,414
21,026
21,657
Contingency
7,853
7,853
7,853
7,853
Reserves
56,373
56,373
56,373
56,373
Total Wastewater Expenses
127,179
131,93
137,118
142,758
Revenue
Lagoon Tipping Fees
56,373
56,373
56,373
56,373
Total Wastewater Revenue
56,373
56,373
56,373
56,373
Net Costs Wastewater
70,806
75,566
80,745
86,385
Net Operating Costs
498,706
507,72
517,446
527,856
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 8 of 20
The proposed Utility rate increases are primarily increased water purchase costs, inclusion
of a 10% contingency, and reduction in forecasted connection revenues.
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves
As per the Board's Water and Wastewater Rate Application Guidelines, a yearly allowance
equal to 10% of the variable operating costs is recommended for a contingency allowance.
The Municipality has included an annual contingency allowance of $24,497 per year for water
and $7,853 per year for wastewater or a total contingency allowance of $32,350 per year.
The Municipality has included an annual reserve allowance of $56,373 per year for
wastewater for future lagoon projects.
Working Capital Surplus/Deficit
Board Order No. 93/09 established that utilities should maintain a minimum working capital
surplus, in an amount equal to 20% of annual expenses. The working capital surplus/deficit
is defined as the Utility fund balance, excluding any capital related items plus Utility reserves.
As per the 2023 Audited Financial Statements, the most recent information available, the
working capital deficit for the Utility at December 31, 2023 was:
2023
Utility Fund Surplus/Deficit
$5,841,795
Deduct: Tangible Capital Assets
(7,086,352)
Add: Asset Retirement Obligation
-
Add: Long-Term Debt
892,755
Add: Utility Reserve
115,120
Equals Working Capital Surplus (Deficit)
$(236,682)
Operating Expenses
499,737
20% of Operating Expenses (Target)
$99,947
The Utility does not meet the Board minimum working capital surplus of 20%.
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June 18, 2025
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Cost Allocation Methodology
The Board requires all municipal governments to review the costs shared between its general
operations and the Utility, and to allocate appropriate and reasonable costs to the Utility,
based on a policy known as a Cost Allocation Methodology. This allocation must be
submitted to the Board for approval and cannot be changed without receiving approval from
the Board. The Board's requirements regarding cost allocation methodologies can be found
in Board Order No. 93/09.
The Municipality's allocation plan for shared costs is as follows:
Municipality of Harrison Park
Onanole Water and Wastewater Utility
Allocation Plan for Non-Direct Shared Services (see Note 1)
as at March 2024
Category
Sub-category
Options
1.0 Administrative Staff
Activity Based (Note 1) 0.5% of general
government services at
large (as defined in
Financial Plan), excluding
assessment and grant
expenses.
1.1 Billing services - meter
reading to receipting and
collection.
Meter reading - N/A;
receipting and collection
part of admin. Staff
allocation.
1.2 Accounting/ auditing/
including bylaw making
and enforcement.
0.5% of audit costs.
1.3 Common office space
0.5% of office costs,
utilities
1.4 Office overheads
(telephone, photocopier,
computer, etc.)
0.5% of printing, postage,
and stationery.
2.0 Operating, construction and
maintenance costs
Maintenance and
operation on contract to
the Municipality of
Clanwilliam-Erickson
2.1 Vehicle - fuel,
maintenance, lease costs,
capital costs
N/A
2.2 Labor - full time, part
time, on call, sick time,
vacation (see Note 2)
N/A
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2.3 Public works building
and property.
Costs that could be
charged to the Utility are
minimal and at present
nothing is allocated to the
Utility.
2.4 Road repairs and alike
(see Note 3)
Based on actual costs.
3.0 Major projects
Interest/ financing
Based on actual costs.
Labor
Based on actual costs.
External costs
Direct charge (dedicated
consulting)
Note 1 - Allocation must be updated periodically to reflect impacts of inflation.
Note 2 - Including salaries and benefits.
Note 3 - If a project involves work benefitting both the Utility and general operations the costs may
be shared (i.e. If reconstructing a road and replacing services at the same time, a portion of the
roadwork costs may be allocated to the Utility.)
Deficits
By law, Manitoba utilities are not allowed to incur deficits. In the event a deficit does occur,
the Utility is required by The Municipal Act to obtain Board approval for both the deficit and
recovery methodology as soon as it is known.
The Municipality applied for the recovery of a 2020 actual operating deficit of $48,092 to be
recovered to be recovered by a reimbursement of $30,698 from Parks Canada and a rate
rider of $0.47 per customer per year, effective July 1, 2025 for a period of three years or until
the deficit is fully collected, whichever comes first.
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June 18, 2025
Page 11 of 20
4.0 Board Findings
The Board has reviewed the application and the projections presented by the Municipality in
its rate application and notes the calculations used to formulate the Utility's rates are not
consistent with Public Utilities Board Guidelines, but instead have been revised to keep rates
consistent for ratepayers.
The Board approves the rates as applied for but varies the effective dates to July 1, 2025,
January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028 to coincide with the Utility's quarterly
billing period.
The Board requires the Municipality to review its water and wastewater rates for the Utility for
adequacy and file a report with the Board, as well as an application for revised rates (if
required) on or before July 1, 2028.
The Board notes, the Municipality's consultant advises the Utility has 32 hydrants and directs
the Municipality to ensure the revised hydrant rental fees are charged, collected, and reported
accordingly in the Audited Financial Statements.
Deficits
The Board has also reviewed the Municipality's deficit application and approves the 2020
actual operating deficit of $48,092, when calculated for regulatory purposes, incurred by the
Utility, to be recovered by a reimbursement of $30,698 from Parks Canada and a rate rider
of $0.47 per customer per year, effective July 1, 2025 for a period of three years or until the
deficit is fully collected, whichever comes first.
The Board notes that Board Order No. 19/17 ordered the Municipality to review its water and
wastewater rates for the Utility for adequacy and file a report with the Board, as well as an
application for revised rates, if required, by no later than December 1, 2018. The Municipality
did not apply for revised rates until 2024. Had the Municipality been more diligent in
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monitoring and reviewing rates for the Utility, the 2020 deficit may have been mitigated or
avoided entirely.
The Board notes it has been seven years since the Utility has submitted a rate application to
the Board. In the Board's view the period between rate reviews is too long. Regular rate
reviews submitted every three years, as per the Board's Guidelines, protect the financial
position of the Utility and may reduce the need for significant rate increase in one year.
5.0 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The revised water and wastewater rates for the Municipality of Harrison Park, Onanole
Water and Wastewater Utility, BE AND ARE HEREBY VARIED in accordance with the
attached Schedule A, effective July 1, 2025.
2. The Shared Cost Allocation Methodology for the Municipality of Harrison Park BE AND
IS HEREBY APPROVED.
3. The Municipality of Harrison Park is to provide a notice of the decisions found in this
Order to its customers as soon as possible, with a copy provided to the Public Utilities
Board.
4. The Municipality of Harrison Park amend its water and wastewater rate By-Law to reflect
the decisions in this Order and submit a copy to the Board once it has received third and
final reading.
5. The Municipality of Harrison Park review its water and wastewater rates for the Onanole
Water and Wastewater Utility for adequacy and file a report with the Public Utilities Board,
as well as an application for revised rates if required, by no later than July 1, 2028.
6. The actual operating deficit, when calculated for regulatory purposes, in the amount of
$48,092 for 2020 incurred by the Municipality of Harrison Park, Onanole Water and
Wastewater Utility, is HEREBY APPROVED to be recovered by a reimbursement of
$30,698 from Parks Canada and a rate rider of $0.47 per customer per 1,000 gallons,
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 13 of 20
effective July 1, 2025 for a period of three years or until the deficit is fully collected,
whichever comes first.
Board decisions may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of Section 58 of The
Public Utilities Board Act, or reviewed in accordance with Section 36 of the Board's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (Rules). The Board's Rules may be viewed on the Board's website
at www.pubmanitoba.ca.
Fees payable upon this Order - $500.00
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
"Shawn McCutcheon"
Panel Chair
"Frederick Mykytyshyn"
Assistant Associate Secretary
Certified a true copy of Order No. 92/25
issued by The Public Utilities Board
Assistant Associate Secretary
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
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SCHEDULE A
MUNICIPALITY OF HARRISON PARK
ONANOLE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES BY-LAW NO. 159
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
1. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates
July 1, 2025
Quarterly Service Charge $28.36
Water &
Rate Rider
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater (see clause 4)
Per 1,000 Gallons
$12.86
$9.32
$22.18
$0.47
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as
listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will
be charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Volume
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
Water &
Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
Water Only
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Total Quarterly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
3,000
28.36
$
38.58
$
27.96
$
1.41
$
94.90
$
96.31
$
66.94
$
68.35
$
3/4
2
6,000
28.36
$
77.16
$
55.92
$
2.82
$
161.44
$
164.26
$
105.52
$
108.34
$
1
4
12,000
28.36
$
154.32
$
111.84
$
5.64
$
294.52
$
300.16
$
182.68
$
188.32
$
1 1/2
10
30,000
28.36
$
385.80
$
279.60
$
14.10
$
693.76
$
707.86
$
414.16
$
428.26
$
2
25
75,000
28.36
$
964.50
$
699.00
$
35.25
$
1,691.86
$
1,727.11
$
992.86
$
1,028.11
$
3
45
135,000
28.36
$
1,736.10
$
1,258.20
$
63.45
$
3,022.66
$
3,086.11
$
1,764.46
$
1,827.91
$
4
90
270,000
28.36
$
3,472.20
$
2,516.40
$
126.90
$
6,016.96
$
6,143.86
$
3,500.56
$
3,627.46
$
3. Bulk Water Sales Rate
Water sold in bulk by the Onanole Utility shall be charged at a rate of $23.75 per
thousand gallons.
6
170
510,000
$
28.36
$ 6,558.60
$4,753.20
$
239.70
$11,340.16
$
11,579.86
$ 6,586.96
$
6,826.66
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June 18, 2025
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1. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates
January 1, 2026
Quarterly Service Charge $27.09
Water &
Rate Rider
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater (see clause 4)
Per 1,000 Gallons
$14.65
$9.98
$24.63
$0.47
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as
listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will
be charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Volume
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
Water &
Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
Water Only
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Total Quarterly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
3,000
27.09
$
43.95
$
29.94
$
1.41
$
100.98
$
102.39
$
71.04
$
72.45
$
3/4
2
6,000
27.09
$
87.90
$
59.88
$
2.82
$
174.87
$
177.69
$
114.99
$
117.81
$
1
4
12,000
27.09
$
175.80
$
119.76
$
5.64
$
322.65
$
328.29
$
202.89
$
208.53
$
1 1/2
10
30,000
27.09
$
439.50
$
299.40
$
14.10
$
765.99
$
780.09
$
466.59
$
480.69
$
2
25
75,000
27.09
$
1,098.75
$
748.50
$
35.25
$
1,874.34
$
1,909.59
$
1,125.84
$
1,161.09
$
3
45
135,000
27.09
$
1,977.75
$
1,347.30
$
63.45
$
3,352.14
$
3,415.59
$
2,004.84
$
2,068.29
$
4
90
270,000
27.09
$
3,955.50
$
2,694.60
$
126.90
$
6,677.19
$
6,804.09
$
3,982.59
$
4,109.49
$
3. Bulk Water Sales Rate
Water sold in bulk by the Onanole Utility shall be charged at a rate of $25.50 per
thousand gallons.
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June 18, 2025
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1. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates
January 1, 2027
Quarterly Service Charge $25.82
Water &
Rate Rider
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater (see clause 4)
Per 1,000 Gallons
$16.44
$10.64
$27.08
$0.47
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as
listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will
be charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Volume
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
Water &
Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
Water Only
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Total Quarterly
Minimum With
Rate Rider
5/8
1
3,000
25.82
$
49.32
$
31.92
$
1.41
$
107.06
$
108.47
$
75.14
$
76.55
$
3/4
2
6,000
25.82
$
98.64
$
63.84
$
2.82
$
188.30
$
191.12
$
124.46
$
127.28
$
1
4
12,000
25.82
$
197.28
$
127.68
$
5.64
$
350.78
$
356.42
$
223.10
$
228.74
$
1 1/2
10
30,000
25.82
$
493.20
$
319.20
$
14.10
$
838.22
$
852.32
$
519.02
$
533.12
$
2
25
75,000
25.82
$
1,233.00
$
798.00
$
35.25
$
2,056.82
$
2,092.07
$
1,258.82
$
1,294.07
$
3
45
135,000
25.82
$
2,219.40
$
1,436.40
$
63.45
$
3,681.62
$
3,745.07
$
2,245.22
$
2,308.67
$
4
90
270,000
25.82
$
4,438.80
$
2,872.80
$
126.90
$
7,337.42
$
7,464.32
$
4,464.62
$
4,591.52
$
3. Bulk Water Sales Rate
Water sold in bulk by the Onanole Utility shall be charged at a rate of $27.50 per
thousand gallons.
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 17 of 20
1. Quarterly Service Charge & Commodity Rates
January 1, 2028
Quarterly Service Charge $24.54
Water &
Rate Rider
Commodity Rates
Water
Wastewater
Wastewater (see clause 4)
Per 1,000 Gallons
$18.22
$11.30
$29.52
$0.00
2. Minimum Charges per Quarter
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in paragraph 1, all customers will pay the applicable
minimum charges per quarter set out below, which includes the volume allowance as
listed.
For all metered accounts, volumes in excess of the minimum quarterly allowance will
be charged at the applicable commodity rate.
a. Metered Water & Wastewater, Metered Water Only Customers
Meter
Size
(Inches)
Group
Capacity
Ratio
Volume
Included
(Gallons)
Customer
Service
Charge
Water
Commodity
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Rate Rider
Water &
Wastewater
Total Quarterly
Minimum
Water Only
Total
Quarterly
Minimum
5/8
1
3,000
24.54
$
54.66
$
33.90
$
-
$
113.10
$
79.20
$
3/4
2
6,000
24.54
$
109.32
$
67.80
$
-
$
201.66
$
133.86
$
1
4
12,000
24.54
$
218.64
$
135.60
$
-
$
378.78
$
243.18
$
1 1/2
10
30,000
24.54
$
546.60
$
339.00
$
-
$
910.14
$
571.14
$
2
25
75,000
24.54
$
1,366.50
$
847.50
$
-
$
2,238.54
$
1,391.04
$
3
45
135,000
24.54
$
2,459.70
$
1,525.50
$
-
$
4,009.74
$
2,484.24
$
4
90
270,000
24.54
$
4,919.40
$
3,051.00
$
-
$
7,994.94
$
4,943.94
$
3. Bulk Water Sales Rate
Water sold in bulk by the Onanole Utility shall be charged at a rate of $29.25 per
thousand gallons.
The following clauses take effect July 1, 2025:
4. Deficit Rate Rider
A deficit Rate Rider commences July 1, 2025 for 2020 Onanole Utility actual operating
deficit of $17,394 to be recovered over a period of 3 years; $0.47 per 1,000 gallons of
water or until $17,394 has be recovered, whichever comes first.
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 18 of 20
5. Service To Customers Outside Municipality of Harrison Park Limits
The Council of Municipality of Harrison Park may sign Agreements with customers for
the provision of water and/or wastewater services to properties located outside the
boundaries of the Municipality. Such Agreements shall provide for payment of the
appropriate rates set out in the Schedule, as well as a surcharge set by Resolution of
Council, which shall be equivalent to the frontage levy, general taxes, and special
taxes for Utility purposes in effect at the time or may be in effect from time to time, and
which would be levied on the property concerned if it were within the Municipality's
boundaries. In addition, all costs of connecting to the Utility's mains, and installing and
maintaining service connections, will be paid by the customer.
6. Billings And Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly and the due date shall be at least 14 days after the
mailing of the bills. A late payment charge of 1.25% per month shall be charged on the
dollar amount owing after the billing due date.
7. Disconnection
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by
the Municipality with respect to disconnection of service for non-payment, including
such matters as notice and the right to appeal such action to The Public Utilities Board.
A copy of the Conditions Precedent is available for inspection at the Municipality's
office.
8. Reconnection
Any service disconnected, whether due to non-payment of account or for any other
reason(s) mutually agreed to by the customer and the Municipality (i.e. repairs
necessitated by negligence of the customer, changes in tenant, vacancy for an
extended period of time, etc.) shall not be reconnected until a reconnection fee of $100
and all arrears and penalties, if any, have been paid.
9. Outstanding Bills
Pursuant to Section 252(2) of The Municipal Act, the amount of all outstanding charges
for water and wastewater services, including fines and penalties, are a lien and charge
upon the land serviced, and shall be collected in the same manner in which ordinary
taxes upon the land are collectible, and with like remedies. Where charges and
penalties pursuant to this by-law are not paid within sixty (60) days from the date when
they were incurred, said charges and penalties shall be added to the taxes on the
property and collected in the same manner as other taxes.
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 19 of 20
10. Hydrant Charges
The Municipality of Harrison Park will pay to the utility an annual rental of $300 for
each hydrant connected to the system.
11. Wastewater Tipping Fees
a. Regular septic haulers are to remit to the Municipality of Harrison Park an annual
fee of $350 for tipping of septic tanks into the Onanole lagoon.
b. Approved septic service haulers are to be provided a key to enter the lagoon and
shall maintain a log of lagoon use, including the recording of septic service provided
to residents located outside the boundaries of the Municipality of Harrison Park.
c. Septic service haulers shall remit $40 per load for septage hauled from properties
located outside the boundaries of the Municipality of Harrison Park.
12. Water Allowance Due To Line Freezing
In any case where, at the request of Council, a customer allows water to run
continuously for any period of time to prevent the water lines in the water system from
freezing, the charge to the customer for the current quarter shall be the average of the
billings for the last two previous quarters to the same customer, or to the same
premises if the occupant has changed.
13. Wastewater Surcharges
a. There may be levied annually, in addition to the rates set forth above, a special
surcharge on wastewater having a Biochemical Oxygen Demand in excess of 300
parts per million, to be set by Resolution of Council.
b. A special surcharge for substances requiring special treatment shall be charged based
on the actual costs of treatment required for the particular wastewater or industrial
waste.
14. Meter Tampering
Where there is evidence of meter tampering a minimum charge of $500 will be applied
to the customer's account in addition to an amount calculated to adjust for the
tampering based on historical usage.
15. Meter Testing
That in any case where a utility customer requests that a meter be tested for accuracy,
the customer will provide the Municipality with a deposit of $200. The Municipality will
then remove the subject meter and send it to an independent lab for testing. If the
meter is found to be faulty, all costs associated with the testing process will be borne
by the Municipality and the deposit will be refunded to the customer. If the meter is
found to be in proper working order, all costs associated with the testing process will
Order No. 92/25
June 18, 2025
Page 20 of 20
be borne by the customer and the customer will be billed or refunded any balance
owing.
16. Cross Connections
No customer or person shall connect, cause to be connected or allow to remain
connected any piping, fixture, fitting, container or appliance in a manner which under
any circumstances may allow water, wastewater or any harmful liquid or substance to
enter the Municipality's water system.
If a condition is found to exist which, in the opinion of the Municipality, is contrary to
the aforesaid, the Municipality may either:
- Shut off the service or services; or
- Give notice to the customer to correct the fault at his or her own expense within a
specified time period. If the customer fails to comply with such notice the Rural
Municipality shall proceed in accordance with clause 1 of this section.
17. Conditions of Disrepair
In the event that there are conditions of disrepair in the wastewater and water works
on a property that detrimentally affects the system as a whole and, upon the failure of
the owner of the property to correct the condition within a reasonable time, the
Municipality, or its agents, may enter the property, effect repairs and charge the cost
thereof against the subject property as ordinary taxes.
18. Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises
The Public Works Foreman, or other employee authorized by the Municipality in the
absence of the Public Works Foreman, shall be authorized to enter upon any premise
for the purpose of:
- affixing to any pipe, wire or apparatus connected with any such utility, a meter or
any other measuring or testing device; or
- taking readings from, repairing, inspecting or removing any meter or apparatus
belonging to the Municipality.