What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Thompson, Manitoba, water & sewer rules are set by Water and Wastewater Rates By-law No. 2001-2020 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Water rate: $3.81 per cubic meter (July 1, 2022). Water fixed charge: $22.20 per quarter. Sewer rate: $1.79 per cubic meter (July 1, 2022).
| billing basis | metered | metered services |
| water rate | $3.81 per cubic meter (July 1, 2022) | s. 1.1(a) |
| water fixed charge | $22.20 per quarter | s. 1.1(b) |
| sewer rate | $1.79 per cubic meter (July 1, 2022) | s. 1.1(a) |
| billing period | quarterly | billed quarterly in advance |
Rates eff. July 1 2022 (latest in by-law): water $3.81/m3 + wastewater $1.79/m3 = $5.60/m3; quarterly service charge $22.20 per meter; minimum quarterly charge $100.60 (15mm meter). Billed quarterly. Replaces By-law 1974-2018.
| connection mandatory | yes | Part 11, s. 5; Part 12, s. 8(a) |
| billing basis | metered | Part 6, s. 1; Part 11, s. 3 |
Regulates water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment in the City of Thompson.