What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

Water & sewer — Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba: By-Law No. 4/23 Water and Wastewater Rates (Macdonald Utility)

In the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law No. 4/23 Water and Wastewater Rates (Macdonald Utility), verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $3.00/m3 (2024); $3.25/m3 (2025); $3.50/m3 (2026); $3.76/m3 (2027). Water fixed charge: $8.15/quarter (2024); $8.30/quarter (2025); $8.45/quarter (2026); $8.58/quarter (2027). Sewer rate: $1.21/m3 (2024); $1.12/m3 (2025); $1.03/m3 (2026); $0.94/m3 (2027).

By-Law No. 4/23 Water and Wastewater Rates (Macdonald Utility) adopted bylaw

billing basis	metered	s. 2
water rate	$3.00/m3 (2024); $3.25/m3 (2025); $3.50/m3 (2026); $3.76/m3 (2027)	Schedule "A", s. 1
water fixed charge	$8.15/quarter (2024); $8.30/quarter (2025); $8.45/quarter (2026); $8.58/quarter (2027)	Schedule "A", s. 1
sewer rate	$1.21/m3 (2024); $1.12/m3 (2025); $1.03/m3 (2026); $0.94/m3 (2027)	Schedule "A", s. 1
billing period	quarterly	s. 5

scout note

Quarterly billing. 2026 rates (Jan 1, 2026): service charge $8.45/quarter; water $3.50 + wastewater $1.03 = $4.53 per m3; 14 m3 allowance on 5/8 in meter. 2025: $8.30, $3.25+$1.12. 2027: $8.58, $3.76+$0.94.