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The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
By-Law 2026-013
Being a By-Law to Amend Schedule "A" to By-Law 2011-08, Being a By-Law to Enact
Rules and Regulations for the Installation, Repair, Maintenance, and Access to
Water Meters and Check Valves, and to Set Water and Wastewater Rates in the
Municipality of Brockton.
Whereas the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c 25, Section 5(3), as amended provides that a municipal
power, including a municipality's capacity rights, powers and privileges under section 9, shall be
exercised by By-Law;
And Whereas the Municipal Act 2001, c.25, Section 83, provides that a municipality may, as
condition of supplying or continuing to supply a public utility, require reasonable security be
given for the payment of fees and charges for supply of the public utility or for extending public
utility to land;
And Whereas the Municipal Act 2001, c.25, Section 391(1)(a) provides that a municipality may
pass by laws imposing fees or charges on any class of persons for services or activities provided
or done by or on behalf of it;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton enacts as follows:
1.0
That Schedule "A" to By-Law 2011-08 be replaced by the fees and charges listed and
attached hereto as Schedule "A" to this by-law and forming an integral part thereof.
2.0
That this by-law comes into full force and effect upon final passage and shall be effective
as outlined in Schedule "A".
3.0
This By-Law may be cited as the "Water Service Rates and Charges By-Law".
Read, Enacted, Signed and Sealed this 10th day of February, 2026.
Original Signed By
Mayor - Chris Peabody
Original Signed By
Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk)
- Fiona Hamilton
Schedule A to By-Law 2026-013
Water Service Rates and Charges
The following retail rate structure will apply to all classes of water consumers and wastewater users
in the Municipality water supply and wastewater treatment service areas.
Rates will take effect as of the March 1, 2026 billing.
Water
Metered Water Use
All metered water users connected to a municipal water system will pay a fixed charge, a volumetric
charge plus a fixed and a volumetric wastewater treatment service charge as set out below.
Fixed Water Charge per Annum
5/8 x 3/4 inch
$264
¾ inch
$301
1 inch
$370
1.5 inch
$476
2 inch
$792
3 inch
$3,698
4 inch
$5,547
6 inch
$7,926
Volumetric Water Charge
This charge applies to all water that passes through the meter.
for water use for the first 292 cubic meters per month
$1.66 per cubic meter
for water use over 292 cubic meters per month
$1.36 per cubic meter
for water use over 1,400 cubic meters per month
$1.15 per cubic meter
Flat Water Rate
This rate applies to those who are connected to the Municipality's water system but are not metered
under a special arrangement as approved by the Municipal Council.
Annual Fee
$832
Minimum Fixed Water Charge
This charge applies to all consumers connected to the Municipal water system and will be assessed
whether or not any water has been used.
Annual Fee
$264
Refusal to be Metered
If it is physically possible for a consumer to have a water meter installed but refuses to allow one to
be installed, the consumer will be charged three times (3X) the flat water rate per year for any meter
up to 2.5 inch. For consumers with a meter larger than 2.5 inch, they will be charged three times
(3X) the fixed water charge per annum based upon their meter size as per the table above.
Wastewater
Based on Metered Water Use
All those who are connected to the Walkerton wastewater collection system and use metered
municipal water will pay, in addition to the water bill provisions set out above;
1) a fixed wastewater charge as set out below and,
2) a volumetric charge as set out below
Fixed Wastewater Charge per Annum
5/8 x 3/4 inch
$300
¾ inch
$340
1 inch
$420
1.5 inch
$540
2 inch
$901
3 inch
$4,224
4 inch
$6,337
6 inch
$9,053
Volumetric Wastewater Charge
This charge applies to all water that passes through the meter.
for water use for the first 292 cubic meters per month
$1.77 per cubic meter
for water use over 292 cubic meters per month
$1.45 per cubic meter
for water use over 1,400 cubic meters per month
$1.24 per cubic meter
Flat Wastewater Rate
This rate applies to those who are connected to the Municipality's wastewater collection system but
are not metered or not connected to a municipally owned water system:
Annual Fee
$945
Minimum Fixed Wastewater Charge
This charge applies to all consumers connected to a municipal water system and/or the municipal
wastewater collection system and will be assessed whether or not any water has been used.
Annual Fee
$300
Refusal to be Metered
If it is physically possible for a consumer to have a water meter installed but refuses to allow one to
be installed, the consumer will be charged three times (3X) the flat wastewater rate per year for any
meter up to 2.5 inch. For consumers with a meter larger than 2.5 inch, they will be charged three
times (3X) the fixed water charge per annum based upon their meter size as per the table above.
Winter Rates (December 1 to March 31)
For only those consumers that the Municipality has specifically authorized in writing to run taps during
the winter months, the following rate structure will be applied:
X = Average daily Water Use for the months of October and November of the current year
For Smaller Users
Rate Calculation = Fixed monthly charge for water (X times the number of days in the month) plus
$1.66 per cubic meter for water plus the fixed monthly charge for wastewater (X times the number
of days in the month) plus $1.77 per cubic meter for wastewater.
For Larger Users
Rate Calculation = Fixed monthly charge for water (X times the number of days in the month) plus
$1.66 per cubic meter for water use for the first 292 cubic meters per month and $1.36 per cubic
meter for water use over 292 cubic meters plus the fixed monthly charge for wastewater (X times
the number of days in the month) plus $1.77 per cubic meter for the first 292 cubic meters per month
and $1.45 per cubic meter for wastewater use over 292 cubic meters.
Service Rates for Water Used from Hydrants
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Fire Departments
No charge
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All Other Consumers (Metered Water Use Only)
3 X volumetric water rate + $25/month if
connected for one (1) month or more
Lines directly connected to the hydrant for any purpose are to be pre-approved by the Municipality
and will be charged at a rate of:
$21.25/hour up to a 1" line
$32.00/hour up to a 1½" line
Service Rates for Construction Water
All new construction water taking is to take place only after a building permit has been issued by the
Municipality.
The rate charge will be the regular volumetric charge for water and sewer after the meter is installed,
until the meter is sealed. No flat rate will be charged for this time period.
After the meter is sealed the rate will be the regular rates of the Volumetric and flat rate charges for
water and sewer.
Water Meter Equipment Supply Charges
Supply charges for all water meter equipment supplied by the Municipality to be installed by the
applicant's plumber for new residences (detached, semi-detached, etc.), apartment buildings, office
buildings, schools, new commercial or new industrial buildings will be equal to the price paid by the
municipality for the acquisition of this equipment and as such may vary from time to time based upon
the prices paid by the municipality to the supplier. The municipality reserves the right to dictate the
make, model and specifications for any water meter equipment it does not directly supply. Any water
meter equipment installed in a consumer's or commercial consumer's premises shall become the
property of the municipality. The applicant is to apply to the Municipality's Chief Building Official and
pay the appropriate fees for the required equipment at the time of applying for a building permit.
Water Meter Removal and Reinstallation Charges
Where the owner or occupant requests a temporary removal of the water meter from his/her
premises, a charge of $400 for removal and $400 for reinstallation shall be applied to his/her account
on the first billing after reinstallation of the meter.
Water Service Shutoff Charges
Where the owner or occupant requests a temporary shutoff or service restoration within normal
working hours, a charge of $62.50. Outside of normal hours, where the owner or occupant requests
a temporary shut off and the municipality incurs a specific charge for this service, then a charge of
$125 for shutoff and $125 for service restoration shall be applied to his/her account on the first billing
after reinstallation. During the shutoff period, the minimum bill shall apply.
Water Meter Size Change Request
This occurs where a consumer wishes a smaller meter. Purchasing of the new meter, accessories
(back flow preventer, wire etc.), and installation cost is to be paid by the owner. The old meter is to
be returned to the Municipality. The cost of dealing with the request and inspecting the installation
and changing the account is $125.
Meter Freeze Up Repair by Municipality
If the freeze up is the responsibility of the owner, then the fee for a broken back plate repair is $182.
If a meter, check valves or pressure reducing valve needs to be replaced, then add the above meter
and labour charges.
Pipe Thawing
If the Municipality thaws pipes, then the following charges would apply:
First Hour
$270
All additional Hours
$208
Broken or Damaged Hydrant or Additional Hydrant
Time and materials at cost recovery
Special Meter Readings
Requested at the time of real estate closings etc. The fee is $60.00
Open New Account
The fee for the administrative work is $63.00
New Ownership Change
The fee for the administrative work is $26.50
Hydrant Charge
The fee for hydrant charge is $1.55 per billing for the Walkerton Ward.