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COUNTY OF OXFORD
BY-LAW 6796-2026
BEING a By-law to establish water and wastewater rates for various systems in the County of Oxford for
the calendar year 2026, commencing January 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, as amended, provides that a
municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of
exercising its authority;
AND WHEREAS, Section 11 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, as amended, provides that
the County of Oxford, as an upper-tier municipality, may pass by-laws with respect to the financial
management of the municipality and its local boards and services and things that the municipality is
authorized to provide;
AND WHEREAS, Section 11 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, as amended, provides that
the County of Oxford, as an upper-tier municipality, may pass by-laws respecting the matters within the
spheres of jurisdiction outlined in that section;
AND WHEREAS, Section 11 (11) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, as amended, prescribes
that the County of Oxford has exclusive jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the production,
treatment, storage and distribution of water, and the collection and treatment of wastewater within the
County of Oxford;
AND WHEREAS, Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25, as amended, provides that the
County of Oxford may impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or done by
the County or for the use of County property;
AND WHEREAS, the County of Oxford has acquired, installed or otherwise had vested to its
responsibility the water systems and wastewater systems listed in Schedule "A", attached hereto and
forming part of this By-law.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF OXFORD ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
That the rates for the treatment and distribution of water and the rates for collection and treatment
of wastewater for users of the systems, shall be imposed as specified in Schedule "A", attached
hereto and forming part of this By-law effective January 1, 2026.
READ a first and second time this 14th day of January, 2026.
READ a third time and finally passed in this 14th day of January, 2026.
MARCUS RYAN,
WARDEN
LINDSEY A. MANSBRIDGE,
CLERK
Original signed by
Original signed by
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 6796-2026
WATER/WASTEWATER
2026 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
2
EFFECTIVE DATES OF MONTHLY RATES AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Charges as listed in this schedule are effective January 1, 2026, except where noted. Any changes to rate
structure or billing practices shall not be retroactive.
COUNTY WIDE WATER/WASTEWATER PROGRAMS
These programs are not included in any of the rates listed below and will be added to all other amounts
due.
County Servicing Assistance Program (CSAP)
Each water customer in the County shall pay $0.00/year into a fund to extend services to existing
properties as detailed in the CSAP policy approved by County Council.
Each sewer customer in the County shall pay $0.00/year into a fund to extend services to existing
properties as detailed in the CSAP policy approved by County Council.
CUSTOMER STRUCTURE
Customer Type
Flat (Non-Metered)
Metered
Individual Customer1,2
Flat Charge + County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs
Fixed Charge (based on meter size)
+ Volumetric Charge + County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs
Multiple Units1,2
Flat charge per unit billed to owner +
County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs
Fixed Charge (based on meter size)
+ Volumetric Charge + County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs billed to
owner
Special Circumstances
Customers3
Flat Charge + County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs
N/A
Penalty Rate4
Penalty Flat Charge + County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs
Penalty Flat Charge + County Wide
Water/Wastewater Programs
Construction Water5
Fixed Charge (based on pipe size) +
Volumetric Charge equal to 15 m3
N/A
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 6796-2026
WATER/WASTEWATER
2026 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
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Notes:
1.
One (1) County meter will be placed in each single family residential, multi-family residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional building. Generally, this means one meter per individual
property. For properties with multiple units, all water used will pass through such meter and the
owner of the premises shall be liable for water and wastewater charges. Secondary meters
may be purchased from the County for the convenience of the owner, for use in apartments or
multi-plexes, at the owner's request and expense. All secondary meters shall be installed in a
manner ensuring all water supplied passes through the County meter prior to passing through
the secondary meter. Secondary meters shall not be read, billed separately or maintained by
the County.
2.
Wastewater charges for all non-metered wastewater properties with metered water will be
charged on a per cubic meter of water consumed basis for each respective customer except
those with special agreements.
3.
Properties that have water and/or wastewater services available, but are not connected as
outlined in special agreements, approved by the Director of Public Works.
4.
Customers subject to mandatory connection by-law and services have not been connected
and/or customers who fail to comply with requests for access to water meters for maintenance
and repair needs. The penalty rate is calculated at double the flat rate.
5.
Properties under construction with access to water prior to the installation of a water meter.
BILLING CYCLE WATER/WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES
A billing cycle is defined as a monthly cycle where the number of days billed can range between 28 and
35 days. Regular fixed charges are charged per monthly cycle and not prorated based on the number of
days in the specific cycle. Fixed charges are pro-rated for move-in/out, on/off services, where applicable.
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 6796-2026
WATER/WASTEWATER
2026 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
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Water
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
Woodstock
Tillsonburg
Ingersoll
Township
Out of
County
Metered Structure
1) Consumption - Charge per cubic metre
a) County
0-15 cubic metres/month
$0.98
$0.98
$0.98
$0.98
$1.46
16-45 cubic metres/month
$1.25
$1.25
$1.25
$1.25
$1.88
46-850 cubic metres/month
$1.35
$1.35
$1.35
$1.35
$2.03
851 + cubic metres/month
$1.16
$1.16
$1.16
$1.16
$1.74
2) Fixed Charge - Charge per month
Less than 1"
$25.76
$32.83
$39.84
$35.20
$39.46
Less than 1" - ICI
$28.26
$32.83
$39.84
$35.20
$39.46
1"
$39.55
$45.96
$55.75
$49.30
$55.23
1 1/2"
$50.87
$59.11
$71.66
$63.37
$71.02
2"
$81.94
$95.22
$115.46
$102.13
$341.65
3"
$310.82
$361.23
$437.93
$387.32
n/a
4"
$395.60
$459.73
$557.37
$492.96
n/a
6"
$593.38
$689.62
$836.05
$739.43
n/a
8"
$819.43
$952.32
$1,154.54
n/a
n/a
Greater than 10"
$1,130.25
$1,313.53
$1,592.47
n/a
n/a
Flat Structure - Charge per month
Monthly Fee1
$40.46
$47.53
$54.54
$49.90
$61.36
Penalty Rate
$80.92
$95.06
$109.08
$99.80
$122.72
Manual Read Monthly Fee
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
n/a
Flat Structure Special Rate - Charge per month
Bright Special Agreement
$12.50
Drumbo Special Agreement
$11.34
Mount Elgin Special Agreement
$12.50
Construction Water
Monthly Fee
The fixed charge matching the pipe size for the development plus
consumption equal to 15m3
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 6796-2026
WATER/WASTEWATER
2026 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
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Wastewater
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
Woodstock
Tillsonburg
Ingersoll
Norwich
Tavistock
Plattsville
Metered Structure
1) Consumption - Charge per cubic metre
a) County
0-15 cubic metres/month
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
16-45 cubic metres/month
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
46-850 cubic metres/month
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
851 + cubic metres/month
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
b) County - ICI
0-15 cubic metres/month
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
16-45 cubic metres/month
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
46-850 cubic metres/month
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
851 + cubic metres/month
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
2) Fixed Charge - Charge per month
Less than 1"
$13.78
$20.61
$29.08
$35.15
$55.43
$65.92
Less than 1" - ICI
$20.11
$20.61
$29.08
$35.15
$55.43
$65.92
1"
$28.17
$29.51
$40.70
$49.21
$77.59
$92.26
1 1/2"
$36.22
$37.96
$52.34
$63.25
$99.79
$118.62
2"
$58.38
$61.13
$84.33
$101.89
$160.75
$191.11
3"
$221.41
$231.91
$319.87
$386.52
$609.71
$724.90
4"
$281.78
$295.17
$407.11
$491.94
$776.00
$922.61
6"
$422.67
$442.75
$610.65
$737.90
$1,163.99
$1,383.92
8"
$583.71
$611.41
$843.28
n/a
n/a
n/a
Greater than 10"
$805.09
$843.32
$1,163.15
n/a
n/a
n/a
Flat Structure - Charge per month
Monthly Fee1
$33.28
$40.11
$48.58
$54.65
$74.93
$85.42
Penalty Rate
$66.56
$80.22
$97.16
$109.30
$149.86
$170.84
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 6796-2026
WATER/WASTEWATER
2026 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
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Wastewater
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
Thamesford
Drumbo
Mt. Elgin
Embro
Innerkip
Out of
County
Metered Structure
1) Consumption - Charge per cubic metre
a) County
0-15 cubic metres/month
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.97
16-45 cubic metres/month
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
$1.70
$2.57
46-850 cubic metres/month
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
$1.82
$2.76
851 + cubic metres/month
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
$1.58
$2.35
b) County - ICI
0-15 cubic metres/month
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
$1.02
n/a
16-45 cubic metres/month
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
$1.23
n/a
46-850 cubic metres/month
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
$1.31
n/a
851 + cubic metres/month
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
$1.28
n/a
2) Fixed Charge - Charge per month
Less than 1"
$62.98
$81.70
$63.79
$57.73
$43.78
$33.17
Less than 1" - ICI
$62.98
$81.70
$63.79
$57.73
$43.78
$33.17
1"
$88.21
$114.35
$89.27
$80.85
$61.33
$46.40
1 1/2"
$113.38
$147.03
$114.78
$103.94
$78.84
$59.65
2"
$182.71
$236.89
$184.90
$167.46
$127.03
$380.28
3"
$692.96
$898.53
$701.39
$635.22
$481.86
n/a
4"
$881.96
$1,143.57
$892.66
$808.47
$613.28
n/a
6"
$1,322.91
$1,715.38
$1,338.99
$1,212.71
$919.91
n/a
8"
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Greater than 10"
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Flat Structure - Charge per month
Monthly Fee1
$82.48
$101.20
$83.29
$77.23
$63.28
$62.72
Penalty Rate
$164.96
$202.40
$166.58
$154.46
$126.56
$125.44
Flat Structure Special Rate - Charge per month
Drumbo Special Agreement
$25.20