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Order No. 138/26
TOWN OF STE. ANNE
STE. ANNE WASTEWATER UTILITY
WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES
OCTOBER 1, 2026, JANUARY 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029
September 29, 2026
BEFORE: Shawn McCutcheon, Panel Chair
Kim Sharman, Panel Member
Order No. 138/26
September 29, 2026
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Table of Contents
1.0
Executive Summary ............................................................................................ 3
2.0
Background ......................................................................................................... 4
Wastewater Collection and Treatment .................................................................. 6
3.0
Board Methodology ............................................................................................. 7
Review Process .................................................................................................... 7
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves ........................................................ 7
Residential Equivalency Units (REUs) .................................................................. 7
Working Capital .................................................................................................... 7
Operating Deficits ................................................................................................. 8
Cost Allocation Methodology ................................................................................ 8
4.0
Application ........................................................................................................... 9
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves ...................................................... 12
Working Capital .................................................................................................. 12
Operating Deficits ............................................................................................... 13
Cost Allocation Methodology .............................................................................. 13
5.0
Board Findings .................................................................................................. 15
6.0
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: ............................................................... 17
SCHEDULE "A" ........................................................................................................... 19
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1.0
Executive Summary
By this Order, the Manitoba Public Utilities Board (Board) grants approval of the Town of
Ste. Anne (Town), Ste. Anne Wastewater Utility's (Utility) application for revised
wastewater rates.
The current and approved rates are below:
Current
Rates
Oct 1,
2026
Jan 1,
2027
Jan 1,
2028
Jan 1,
2029
Quarterly Service Charge (per REU)
5.50
$
8.10
$
9.00
$
9.90
$
10.81
$
Commodity Charge (per REU)
30.20
$
43.66
$
48.33
$
53.00
$
57.66
$
Minimum Quarterly Charge*
35.70
$
51.76
$
57.33
$
62.90
$
68.47
$
Lagoon Tipping Fee - Key Access
250.00
$
250.00
$
250.00
$
250.00
$
250.00
$
Laggon Tipping Fee (per load)**
25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
*Based on 1 REU (Residential Equivalency Unit)
**Billed semi-annually
Details of other rates can be found in Schedule A.
The reasons for the Board's decisions are under Board Findings.
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2.0
Background
Rates were last approved in Board Order No. 126/11, with rates coming into effect
January 1, 2011. Customers were previously billed on an annual basis. Board Order No.
4/25 approved the Town's request to change the billing period to quarterly, effective
January 1, 2025.
Services are unmetered and customers are charged based on Residential Equivalency
Units (REU). Units are allocated to customers based on estimated consumption. REUs
are used in communities with unmetered distribution and collection systems, where
information regarding actual consumption is unavailable.
The Town is looking at options to meter customers. Planning is in the preliminary stages
and there is no concrete timeline at present.
The Utility has 803 customers with a total of 1,516.50 REU Assignments. The breakdown
is shown on the following table:
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REU Assignment
No. of Customers Total Units
1
745
745
2
22
44
3
3
9
4
4
16
5
1
5
6
3
18
7
1
7
9
1
9
12
7
84
16
2
32
17
2
34
20
2
40
24
1
24
29
1
29
30
2
60
38
1
38
40
1
40
41
1
41
43
1
43
89.5
1
89.5
109
1
109
Total
803
1,516.50
The number of customers increased from approximately 500 in 2011 to 803 in 2025.
In between rate applications (2019 and 2022), the Board requested the Town provide
updates on the Utility, specifically the Town's plan for the Utility Reserves and number of
customers and REUs. The Town stated Utility Reserves are going to be used to partially
fund the lagoon expansion project. The Town's consultant did a rate adequacy review in
2024 and determined rates to be inadequate. The consultant recommended a full rate
application. This rate application is a result of the 2024 rate adequacy review.
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Wastewater Collection and Treatment
The Utility currently operates a two cell (primary and secondary) lagoon, constructed circa
1978. A lagoon expansion project to address capacity concerns is nearing completion
and expected to be put into use in 2025/2026. As part of the project, the primary cell was
converted into three aerated partial mix cells, and an additional aerated secondary cell is
being added. Desludging of the existing two cells is also included as part of this project.
The lagoon is serviced by five lift stations and a network of wastewater forcemains - the
majority of which were put into service in the 1980's. The 5th lift station was put into use
in 2024, and a 6th lift station, planned to service a new subdivision, is expected to come
online in 2026/2027.
There are no capacity concerns at present with wastewater lines or lift stations. Annual
preventative maintenance and replacement of lift station pumps on a continuous lifecycle
began as of the 2025 budget.
At the time of application, the Town's five-year Capital Plan included the following:
- $3.81 million in 2025 for completion of the lagoon expansion project funded 50%
grants, 40% borrowing, 7% general fund reserves and 3% Utility fund reserves
- $405,000 in the years 2025 to 2029 for pump, panel and generator upgrades
funded by Utility Reserves
- $200,000 in the years 2025 to 2029 for wastewater lines, manhole repairs funded
by Utility Reserves
- $80,000 in 2026 for chassis and roof replacements to the wastewater truck funded
by Utility Reserves
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3.0
Board Methodology
Review Process
When reviewing an application, the Board has at its disposal two approaches, a paper
review process or a public hearing. After the publication of the Notice of Application, the
Board considers the application and responses, if any, and determines which method of
review is most appropriate. Whenever reasonable, the Board can review the application
using a paper review process, which saves the cost of a public hearing.
Where there is an urgent need for initial or revised rates and the Board determines it to
be in the best interest of all parties, the Board may establish interim ex parte rates.
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves
The Board's Water and Wastewater Rate Application Guidelines recommend an annual
contingency allowance equal to 10% of the variable operating costs.
Residential Equivalency Units (REUs)
One REU is the estimate of the volume of wastewater produced by the average single-
family residence. The Utility allocates units to non-residential customers based on
estimated consumption, as compared with a residence. REUs are used in communities
with unmetered distribution and collection systems, where information regarding actual
consumption is unavailable.
Working Capital
Board Order No. 93/09 established utilities should maintain a minimum working capital
surplus, in an amount equal to 20% of annual expenses. The working capital surplus is
the Utility fund balance, excluding any capital-related items plus Utility reserves.
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Operating Deficits
By law, Manitoba utilities are not allowed to incur deficits. In the event that a deficit does
occur, the Utility is required by The Municipal Act to obtain Board approval for both the
deficit and recovery methodology.
Cost Allocation Methodology
The Board requires all municipalities to review the costs shared between the general
operations of the municipality and the Utility, and to allocate appropriate and reasonable
costs to the Utility, based on a policy known as a Cost Allocation Methodology. This
policy must be submitted to the Board for approval and cannot be changed without
approval by the Board. The Board's requirements regarding cost allocation
methodologies can be found in Board Order No. 93/09.
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4.0
Application
On April 9, 2025, the Board received the Town's application to revise wastewater rates
as set out in By-Law No. 6-2025, having had first reading on March 6, 2025. The
application was accompanied by a rate study completed by the Town's consultant.
The Board issued a Public Notice of Application on May 29, 2025, affording customers
the opportunity to comment to both the Board and the Town with respect to the proposed
rate changes. The Board received three responses to the Notice. The responses were
provided to the Town for comment and the Town provided its comments to the Board.
The concerns raised by stakeholders were as follows:
- The increase represents an unprecedented burden on Town property owners.
Property taxes increased after removing wastewater charges from the property tax
bill. Property taxes increased an average of 18% and the school tax portion
increased by 30%. Increases in wastewater rates would represent a huge burden
to taxpayers already suffering from large increases.
- The Town has applied for a rate increase amounting to 40% in one year. The
increase is too significant and is no way justifiable. The Town should be limited to
increases that follow inflation.
- If the Town needs money to expand, the developers should pay for the initial
infrastructure plus a charge for future expansion of the lagoon.
- Incorrect property tax balances and terrible service within the Town.
The Town provided the following comments to the stakeholder responses (summarized):
- The Town has seen one of the highest growth rates in the Province of Manitoba in
the last two censuses. The Town is currently expanding its lagoon and adding a
treatment plant. This comes with an increase in expenses for operation and
treatment of wastewater from users of the Utility.
- As the cost of living has been increasing, the cost of operation of the utility is rising
as well. A rate adequacy study was undertaken by a third party which provided
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that current rates established in 2011 were not meeting the costs of the utility
currently and would not meet the cost of operations in the foreseeable future.
- New infrastructure construction costs in development of subdivisions are borne by
the developers, at no cost to the Town or its residents through municipal funds.
The Town has been collecting capital lot development fees from developers which
is allocated to reserves, including the Town's Utility Reserves, for the future capital
asset replacement and renewals needed for the Town's asset management.
- Some of the feedback received pertained to the Town as a whole, or was related
to property taxes, and is not applicable to the Utility or the rate application.
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 this option for
this application.
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The rates were calculated using the following revenue requirement projections:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
General
Administration
31,304
$
32,556
$
33,858
$
35,212
$
Training
Billing and collection
Total general expenses
31,304
$
32,556
$
33,858
$
35,212
$
Penalties
500
$
500
$
500
$
500
$
Other income
Total general revenue
500
$
500
$
500
$
500
$
Net revenue requirement - general
30,804
$
32,056
$
33,358
$
34,712
$
Wastewater
Wastewater collection system
5,200
$
5,408
$
5,624
$
5,849
$
Treatment and disposal
151,907
$
157,983
$
164,303
$
170,875
$
Lift station costs
37,440
$
38,938
$
40,495
$
42,115
$
Other wastewater costs
13,000
$
13,520
$
14,061
$
14,623
$
Amortization
356,184
$
369,434
$
379,438
$
391,688
$
Interest on long term debt
322,806
$
314,880
$
307,211
$
299,126
$
Reserves
30,000
$
30,000
$
30,000
$
30,000
$
Contingency
23,346
$
23,346
$
23,346
$
23,346
$
Total wastewater expenses
939,883
$
953,509
$
964,478
$
977,622
$
Lagoon Tipping Fees
4,625
$
4,625
$
4,625
$
4,625
$
Taxation revenues
474,461
$
459,357
$
459,357
$
459,357
$
Amortization of capital grants
163,901
$
163,901
$
163,901
$
163,901
$
Total wastewater revenue
642,987
$
627,883
$
627,883
$
627,883
$
Net revenue requirement -
wastewater
296,896
$
325,626
$
336,595
$
349,739
$
The Town's consultant calculated the indicated rates for the final rate year of the
application and requested rates be distributed over the four years. In the first year, rates
are proposed to be increased by 49% and by 17% in Years 2, 3 and 4.
The Utility submits proposed rate increases are primarily required to cover forecast
increases in wastewater operating expenses such as additional staff hours and chemicals
upon completion of the lagoon project. The other major driver of required rate increases
is the total impact of the lagoon capital project; specifically, increases in amortization and
interest expense which are partially offset by increases in revenue for debt payments
collected on property taxes and capital grants amortization offset.
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Proposed rates do not include the impact of Public Sector Accounting Standard (PSAS)
PS 3280, Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO). The rate study was prepared prior to
availability of information related to ARO. The Town indicated an engineering study on
ARO was undertaken in 2025 and AROs will be included in the 2025 audited financial
statements.
Contingency Allowance and Utility Reserves
The Town has included in its projections a contingency allowance of 10% of variable
operating expenses. This equates to $23,346 annually.
There is an annual transfer of $30,000 to reserves included in the rates to continue
building working capital and to serve as a buffer for increases in expenses to asset
retirement obligations that may materialize over the next few years.
Working Capital
As per the 2024 audited financial statements, the working capital surplus on December
31, 2024, was:
2024
Accumulated Fund Surplus
$8,626,408
Deduct tangible capital assets
($12,509,812)
Add long term debt
$339,011
Add asset retirement obligation
$0
Add utility reserves
$2,181,191
Equals Working Capital Surplus/Deficit
($1,363,202)
Utility expenses
$244,107
20% of utility expenses (target)
$48,821
The Utility's working capital does not meet the Board's requirement of 20% of operating
expenses. This is due to a timing difference between the debt issuance for the lagoon
expansion program and the addition of the lagoon in the Tangible Capital Assets.
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The Town, in response to an information request, stated the debt was not issued (or
some other verb) in 2025. It has been approved and will be issued in 2026 by the
Manitoba Municipal Board.
Operating Deficits
The Town has advised the Utility has no operating deficits requiring Board approval.
Cost Allocation Methodology
The Town is requesting approval of a revised cost allocation methodology based on 3%
of General Government Services, less Assessment, Taxation, Damage Claims/Liability
Insurance, Grants and Other Sundry expenses. The cost allocation matrix is shown in
the following table.
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5.0
Board Findings
Considering the Town's application, stakeholder responses received to the Notice of
Application and the Town's responses to its stakeholders, the Board has chosen a paper
review process.
The Board has reviewed the application and revenue projections presented by the Town
and finds the projections to be required to avoid future operating deficits, based on current
forecasts and the 2024 rate study. The Board grants approval of the revised rates for the
Utility, effective October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The Board acknowledges the submissions received from Utility stakeholders. The Board
is sensitive to the impact of the rate increases to ratepayers; however, it must consider
the sustainability of the Utility when approving rates. Increases of this magnitude may be
considered rate shock, something that is common where rate requirements are not
addressed for significant periods of time. In the case of the Town, it has been 15 years
in between rate applications. In the past, the Utility did not need rate increases due to
the increase in number of customers and REU assignments. However, due to a large
capital project (lagoon expansion) and factors such as inflation, rates would have to be
increased to recover the cost of service being provided to its ratepayers.
Customers are generally more tolerant of regular, smaller increases. The Town needs to
be more diligent in conducting regular reviews of its revenue requirements.
The Board notes the approved rates do not include accretion and amortization expense
related to PSAS PS 3280, Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO). The Board directs the
Town to review Utility rates for adequacy once ARO information is confirmed and submit
a report to the Board or an application for revised rates, if required.
The Board reminds the Town that rate revenue requirements are based on Audited
Financial Statements and any expense associated with the operations of the Utility as
shown on the Schedule of Utility Operations should be included in the Utility rates.
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The Board directs the Town to review its water and wastewater rates for adequacy and
file a report with the Public Utilities Board, as well as a full rate application for revised
rates if required, by no later than July 31, 2030.
The Board reminds the Town regular reviews are important for a financially sound utility
and encourages the Town to review Board Order Nos. 27/23 and 86/17 for future rate
applications. The Orders outline the Simplified Rate Application Process for municipally
owned public utilities. If, after its rate review, the Town finds it meets the designated
criteria for a simplified rate application, it should apply for future rates using the Simplified
Rate Application Process.
The Board directs the Town to prepare a Notice for its ratepayers, including wholesale
customers, informing them of the decisions in this Order. The Town is directed to provide
the Board a copy of this Notice and amended Utility rate By-law, having had third reading.
The Board approves the proposed Cost Allocation Methodology and reminds the Town
this methodology must be used consistently. Any changes to the cost of allocation
methodology require Board approval prior to enforcement.
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6.0
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1. The wastewater rates for the Town of Ste. Anne Wastewater Utility, BE AND ARE
HEREBY APPROVED in accordance with the attached Schedule A, effective
October 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
2. The Shared Cost Allocation Methodology for the Town of Ste. Anne Wastewater
Utility BE AND IS HEREBY APPROVED.
3. The Town of Ste. Anne Wastewater Utility amend its Utility rate By-law to reflect
the decisions in this Order and submit a copy to the Public Utilities Board once it
has received third and final reading.
4. The Town of Ste. Anne Wastewater Utility provide a notice of the decisions found
in this Order to its ratepayers as soon as possible, with a copy provided to the
Public Utilities Board.
5. The Town of Ste. Anne Wastewater Utility review its Utility rates for adequacy and
file a report with the Public Utilities Board, as well as an application for revised
rates (if applicable), on or before July 31, 2030.
Fees payable upon this Order - $500.00
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September 29, 2026
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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 58 of the Board's
Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Board's Rules may be viewed on the Board's
website at www.pubmanitoba.ca.
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
"Shawn McCutcheon"
Panel Chair
"Diana Villegas"
Assistant Associate Secretary
Certified a true copy of Order No. 138/26
issued by The Public Utilities Board
________
Assistant Associate Secretary
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September 29, 2026
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SCHEDULE "A"
SCHEDULE OF QUARTERLY RATES
1. Quarterly Service Charge & Wastewater Commodity Rate
The commodity rate for all wastewater usage shall be based on one residential
equivalency unit and pro-rated in accordance with the Schedule of Quarterly
Charges as detailed in Clause 2 hereafter.
a) October 1, 2026
Quarterly Service Charge:
$8.10
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit:
$43.66
b) January 1, 2027
Quarterly Service Charge:
$9.00
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit:
$48.33
c) January 1, 2028
Quarterly Service Charge:
$9.90
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit:
$53.00
d) January 1, 2029
Quarterly Service Charge:
$10.81
Wastewater Commodity Rate
Per Residential Equivalency Unit:
$57.66
2. Schedule of Quarterly Charges
Notwithstanding the rates set forth in clause 1, all customers will pay the
applicable charges per quarter set out below, which will be based on the
applicable residential equivalency unit assignment:
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a)
October 1, 2026 Quarterly Charges
Church
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
Church; with residence on premises
3
8.10
$
130.98
$
139.08
$
Commercial/Residential; single unit
1
8.10
$
43.66
$
51.76
$
Commercial/Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on # of dwellings / businesses on roll
2 units
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
3 units
3
8.10
$
130.98
$
139.08
$
4 units
4
8.10
$
174.64
$
182.74
$
6 units
6
8.10
$
261.96
$
270.06
$
7 units
7
8.10
$
305.62
$
313.72
$
12 units
12
8.10
$
523.92
$
532.02
$
16 units
16
8.10
$
698.56
$
706.66
$
17 units
17
8.10
$
742.22
$
750.32
$
20 units
20
8.10
$
873.20
$
881.30
$
24 units
24
8.10
$
1,047.84
$
1,055.94
$
30 units
30
8.10
$
1,309.80
$
1,317.90
$
38 units
38
8.10
$
1,659.08
$
1,667.18
$
43 units
43
8.10
$
1,877.38
$
1,885.48
$
109 units
109
8.10
$
4,758.94
$
4,767.04
$
Commercial; Medium Density
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
Dental Office
5
8.10
$
218.30
$
226.40
$
Garage / Autobody Shop
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
Gas Station
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
Gas Station; with car wash
6
8.10
$
261.96
$
270.06
$
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store
6
8.10
$
261.96
$
270.06
$
Gym
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
Place Ste. Anne
30
8.10
$
1,309.80
$
1,317.90
$
Ste. Anne Hospital
40
8.10
$
1,746.40
$
1,754.50
$
Villa Youville
89.5
8.10
$
3,907.57
$
3,915.67
$
Hotels / Motels
Ste. Anne Hotel
17
8.10
$
742.22
$
750.32
$
Industrial; Light Density
2
8.10
$
87.32
$
95.42
$
Industrial; Medium Density
4
8.10
$
174.64
$
182.74
$
Medical Clinic
4
8.10
$
174.64
$
182.74
$
Police Station
3
8.10
$
130.98
$
139.08
$
Restaurant
4
8.10
$
174.64
$
182.74
$
School
Immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary
41
8.10
$
1,790.06
$
1,798.16
$
Pointe-des-Chenes
29
8.10
$
1,266.14
$
1,274.24
$
Sports Facility
55 Arena Road - Maurice Chaput Arena, Curling Rink, Daycare
9
8.10
$
392.94
$
401.04
$
Classification
Residential
Equivalency
Units
Customer
Service
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Annual
Charges
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b)
January 1, 2027 Quarterly Charges
Church
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
Church; with residence on premises
3
9.00
$
144.99
$
153.99
$
Commercial/Residential; single unit
1
9.00
$
48.33
$
57.33
$
Commercial/Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on # of dwellings / businesses on roll
2 units
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
3 units
3
9.00
$
144.99
$
153.99
$
4 units
4
9.00
$
193.32
$
202.32
$
6 units
6
9.00
$
289.98
$
298.98
$
7 units
7
9.00
$
338.31
$
347.31
$
12 units
12
9.00
$
579.96
$
588.96
$
16 units
16
9.00
$
773.28
$
782.28
$
17 units
17
9.00
$
821.61
$
830.61
$
20 units
20
9.00
$
966.60
$
975.60
$
24 units
24
9.00
$
1,159.92
$
1,168.92
$
30 units
30
9.00
$
1,449.90
$
1,458.90
$
38 units
38
9.00
$
1,836.54
$
1,845.54
$
43 units
43
9.00
$
2,078.19
$
2,087.19
$
109 units
109
9.00
$
5,267.97
$
5,276.97
$
Commercial; Medium Density
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
Dental Office
5
9.00
$
241.65
$
250.65
$
Garage / Autobody Shop
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
Gas Station
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
Gas Station; with car wash
6
9.00
$
289.98
$
298.98
$
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store
6
9.00
$
289.98
$
298.98
$
Gym
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
Place Ste. Anne
30
9.00
$
1,449.90
$
1,458.90
$
Ste. Anne Hospital
40
9.00
$
1,933.20
$
1,942.20
$
Villa Youville
89.5
9.00
$
4,325.54
$
4,334.54
$
Hotels / Motels
Ste. Anne Hotel
17
9.00
$
821.61
$
830.61
$
Industrial; Light Density
2
9.00
$
96.66
$
105.66
$
Industrial; Medium Density
4
9.00
$
193.32
$
202.32
$
Medical Clinic
4
9.00
$
193.32
$
202.32
$
Police Station
3
9.00
$
144.99
$
153.99
$
Restaurant
4
9.00
$
193.32
$
202.32
$
School
Immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary
41
9.00
$
1,981.53
$
1,990.53
$
Pointe-des-Chenes
29
9.00
$
1,401.57
$
1,410.57
$
Sports Facility
55 Arena Road - Maurice Chaput Arena, Curling Rink, Daycare
9
9.00
$
434.97
$
443.97
$
Classification
Residential
Equivalency
Units
Customer
Service
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Annual
Charges
Order No. 138/26
September 29, 2026
Page 22 of 25
c)
January 1, 2028 Quarterly Charges
Church
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
Church; with residence on premises
3
9.90
$
159.00
$
168.90
$
Commercial/Residential; single unit
1
9.90
$
53.00
$
62.90
$
Commercial/Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on # of dwellings / businesses on roll
2 units
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
3 units
3
9.90
$
159.00
$
168.90
$
4 units
4
9.90
$
212.00
$
221.90
$
6 units
6
9.90
$
318.00
$
327.90
$
7 units
7
9.90
$
371.00
$
380.90
$
12 units
12
9.90
$
636.00
$
645.90
$
16 units
16
9.90
$
848.00
$
857.90
$
17 units
17
9.90
$
901.00
$
910.90
$
20 units
20
9.90
$
1,060.00
$
1,069.90
$
24 units
24
9.90
$
1,272.00
$
1,281.90
$
30 units
30
9.90
$
1,590.00
$
1,599.90
$
38 units
38
9.90
$
2,014.00
$
2,023.90
$
43 units
43
9.90
$
2,279.00
$
2,288.90
$
109 units
109
9.90
$
5,777.00
$
5,786.90
$
Commercial; Medium Density
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
Dental Office
5
9.90
$
265.00
$
274.90
$
Garage / Autobody Shop
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
Gas Station
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
Gas Station; with car wash
6
9.90
$
318.00
$
327.90
$
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store
6
9.90
$
318.00
$
327.90
$
Gym
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
Place Ste. Anne
30
9.90
$
1,590.00
$
1,599.90
$
Ste. Anne Hospital
40
9.90
$
2,120.00
$
2,129.90
$
Villa Youville
89.5
9.90
$
4,743.50
$
4,753.40
$
Hotels / Motels
Ste. Anne Hotel
17
9.90
$
901.00
$
910.90
$
Industrial; Light Density
2
9.90
$
106.00
$
115.90
$
Industrial; Medium Density
4
9.90
$
212.00
$
221.90
$
Medical Clinic
4
9.90
$
212.00
$
221.90
$
Police Station
3
9.90
$
159.00
$
168.90
$
Restaurant
4
9.90
$
212.00
$
221.90
$
School
Immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary
41
9.90
$
2,173.00
$
2,182.90
$
Pointe-des-Chenes
29
9.90
$
1,537.00
$
1,546.90
$
Sports Facility
55 Arena Road - Maurice Chaput Arena, Curling Rink, Daycare
9
9.90
$
477.00
$
486.90
$
Classification
Residential
Equivalency
Units
Customer
Service
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Annual
Charges
Order No. 138/26
September 29, 2026
Page 23 of 25
d)
January 1, 2029 Quarterly Charges
Church
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
Church; with residence on premises
3
10.81
$
172.98
$
183.79
$
Commercial/Residential; single unit
1
10.81
$
57.66
$
68.47
$
Commercial/Residential; multi unit - charges vary based on # of dwellings / businesses on roll
2 units
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
3 units
3
10.81
$
172.98
$
183.79
$
4 units
4
10.81
$
230.64
$
241.45
$
6 units
6
10.81
$
345.96
$
356.77
$
7 units
7
10.81
$
403.62
$
414.43
$
12 units
12
10.81
$
691.92
$
702.73
$
16 units
16
10.81
$
922.56
$
933.37
$
17 units
17
10.81
$
980.22
$
991.03
$
20 units
20
10.81
$
1,153.20
$
1,164.01
$
24 units
24
10.81
$
1,383.84
$
1,394.65
$
30 units
30
10.81
$
1,729.80
$
1,740.61
$
38 units
38
10.81
$
2,191.08
$
2,201.89
$
43 units
43
10.81
$
2,479.38
$
2,490.19
$
109 units
109
10.81
$
6,284.94
$
6,295.75
$
Commercial; Medium Density
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
Dental Office
5
10.81
$
288.30
$
299.11
$
Garage / Autobody Shop
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
Gas Station
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
Gas Station; with car wash
6
10.81
$
345.96
$
356.77
$
Grocery Store, large
Co-op Grocery Store
6
10.81
$
345.96
$
356.77
$
Gym
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
Hospital / Personal Care Home / Senior's Living
Place Ste. Anne
30
10.81
$
1,729.80
$
1,740.61
$
Ste. Anne Hospital
40
10.81
$
2,306.40
$
2,317.21
$
Villa Youville
89.5
10.81
$
5,160.57
$
5,171.38
$
Hotels / Motels
Ste. Anne Hotel
17
10.81
$
980.22
$
991.03
$
Industrial; Light Density
2
10.81
$
115.32
$
126.13
$
Industrial; Medium Density
4
10.81
$
230.64
$
241.45
$
Medical Clinic
4
10.81
$
230.64
$
241.45
$
Police Station
3
10.81
$
172.98
$
183.79
$
Restaurant
4
10.81
$
230.64
$
241.45
$
School
Immersion, Ste. Anne Collegiate, Ste. Anne Elementary
41
10.81
$
2,364.06
$
2,374.87
$
Pointe-des-Chenes
29
10.81
$
1,672.14
$
1,682.95
$
Sports Facility
55 Arena Road - Maurice Chaput Arena, Curling Rink, Daycare
9
10.81
$
518.94
$
529.75
$
Classification
Residential
Equivalency
Units
Customer
Service
Charge
Wastewater
Commodity
Charge
Total Annual
Charges
Order No. 138/26
September 29, 2026
Page 24 of 25
The following clauses take effect October 1, 2026:
3. Service To Customers Outside Town of Ste. Anne Limits
The Council of Town of Ste. Anne may sign Agreements with customers for the
provision of wastewater services by the Utility to properties located outside the
boundaries of the Town. 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 boundaries
of the Town. In addition, all costs of connecting to the Utility's mains, and installing
and maintaining service connections, will be paid by the customer.
4. Billings And Penalties
Accounts shall be billed quarterly and the due date shall be at least fourteen (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.
5. Disconnection
The Public Utilities Board has approved the Conditions Precedent to be followed by
the Town 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 Town's office.
6. Liability for Charges
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, the Town may add said charges and penalties to
the taxes on the property and collect them in the same manner as other taxes.
7. Wastewater Tipping Fees
a) A one-time refundable deposit for a key to access the lagoon shall be $250.00.
b) The cost per tip shall be $25.00, billed semi-annually to haulers who shall retain
a record of tips and provide to the Town upon request.
Order No. 138/26
September 29, 2026
Page 25 of 25
8. 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.
9. Conditions of Disrepair
In the event that there are conditions of disrepair in the wastewater 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 Town, or
its agents, may enter the property, effect repairs and charge the cost thereof against
the subject property as ordinary taxes.
10. Authorization for Officer to Enter Upon Premises
The Public Works Foreman, or other employee authorized by the Town 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 Town.