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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KIRKLAND LAKE
BY-LAW NUMBER 26-036
BEING A BY-LAW TO SET THE MUNICIPAL WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES
WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended
(hereinafter referred to as "Municipal Act"), authorizes municipalities to impose fees
or charges on persons for services or activities provided/done by/on behalf of the
municipality, for costs payable for services/activities provided/done by/on behalf of the
municipality or its local boards, and for the use of its property;
AND WHEREAS Section 398 of the Municipal Act provides that fees or charges imposed
in accordance with this By-Law constitute a debt owed to the municipality for which the
Treasurer may add the outstanding fees or charges, including interest on the unpaid
balance, to the tax roll for the property owned by the persons responsible for paying the
fees and charges, and the amount shall be collected in the same manner as municipal
taxes;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, the Public Utilities Act and the Ontario Water
Resources Act, authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws to regulate the supply of water
and to fix the price by owners or occupants of lands who derive a benefit from the
installation and maintenance of a public water works system;
AND WHEREAS the Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, imposes the duty
upon a regulated entity to recover the full cost of providing water services from the public
who make use or take enjoyments of those services;
AND WHEREAS public notice was provided in accordance with the Town of Kirkland
Lake's Notice Policy (By-Law 25-057);
AND WHEREAS at its Regular Meeting held on May 20, 2026, Council resolved to
approve an increase of 1.5% for Water Rates and 4.0% for Wastewater Rates in the Town
of Kirkland Lake;
AND WHEREAS a Public Meeting was held on June 16, 2026 in accordance with the
Municipal Act in the matter of the proposed amendments to existing Water Rates and
Wastewater Rates;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION
OF THE TOWN OF KIRKLAND LAKE ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 THAT the rates provided in Schedule 'A' attached hereto are hereby imposed and
levied for:
a) water supplied to all water users from the waterworks system, and
b) discharge of wastewater for all users of Kirkland Lake and Swastika.
2 THAT where payment of water and/or wastewater rates are made after the due
date, an interest charge will be assessed on any outstanding balance due at the
rate of one percent (1%) per month applied on the first day of each month.
3 THAT the Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept amounts payable under this
By-Law. Amounts shall be paid to the Office of the Treasurer, Town of Kirkland
Lake, P.O. Box 1757, 3 Kirkland Street West, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, P2N 3P4, on
or before the respective due dates.
4 In the event of non-payment of an account, the Treasurer, shall, upon notice from
the Tax Collector of the amount due and the person by whom it is due and of the
Property upon which any work was done or furnished the supply of water, enter
any such unpaid amounts as fixed by Schedule "A" to this By-Law for such service
or work upon the Tax Roll, and collect them in the same manner as taxes.
5 THAT By-Law 26-005 be repealed on July 1, 2026.
6 THAT this By-Law shall come into force and take effect on July 1, 2026.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 16TH DAY
OF JUNE, 2026.
Stacy Wight, Mayor
Amberly Spilman, Deputy Clerk
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 26-036
Water & Wastewater Rates
2026
PRIVATE DWELLING RATES
WATER
SEWER
The flat rate for water used in private houses and apartments shall be per quarter:
First room
Each additional room
Private toilet
Private bathtub or shower
except that where a common toilet, bathtub or shower is provided for the use of more tha
$
59.00 $
$
10.65 $
$
20.11 $
$
20.11 $
n one apartment,
51.23
9.27
17.47
17.47
each additional apartment including the first shall pay the Private toilet and Private bathtub or shower rates noted above.
BOARDING/ROOMING HOUSE RATES
The flat rate for water used in boarding or rooming houses shall be per quarter:
First room
$
Each additional room
$
Private toilet
$
Private bathtub or shower
$
Urinal
$
except that boarding or rooming houses with ten rooms or over shall be on a meter.
59.00
10.65
50.35
50.35
24.96
$
$
$
$
$
51.23
9.27
43.72
43.72
21.68
HOTELS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS & OTHER RATES
Standard hotel and beverage rooms, business houses where water is used for
manufacturing, steam baths, bottling works, wash racks, public buildings excluding churches
and municipal office buildings,
$
75.58 $
65.62
shall be on a meter with a minimum monthly charge. Any business water user may apply for
a meter.
BUSINESS RATES
PER QUARTER
Business houses (except where used for manufacturing)
$
90.19 $
78.32
Toilet for above
$
20.54 $
17.83
Urinal for above
$
24.96 $
21.68
Office - single room
$
20.54 $
17.83
Each additional room
$
10.65 $
9.27
Toilet for above
$
20.54 $
17.83
Office for doctor of medicine or dentistry (each office)
$
50.35 $
43.72
Toilet for above
$
20.54 $
17.83
Sink for above
$
50.35 $
43.72
Barber shops, hairdressers, beauty salons
$
145.00 $
125.89
Bakeries and pastry shops
$
145.00 $
125.89
Hand laundries
$
571.23 $
495.99
Toilet for above
$
20.54 $
17.83
Public halls
$
145.00 $
125.89
Theatres
$
145.00 $
125.89
Garages and service stations
$
145.00 $
125.89
Restaurants, grills, and lunch counters
$
355.86 $
308.99
Toilet for above
$
50.35 $
43.72
Urinal for above
$
24.96 $
21.68
Construction Charge
Tanker (per 1,000 gal)
Trailer (each)
WATER
SEWER
CONSTRUCTION RATES
PER QUARTER
$
73.17 $
63.54
$
347.84
$
119.31 $
103.60
Water & Wastewater Rates
2026
WATER
SEWER
SPRINKLER CONNECTIONS
PER MONTH
4" Connection
$
31.82
6" Connection
$
47.72
8" Connection
$
63.63
HYDRANT RENTALS & INSPECTIONS
PER MONTH
Hydrant Rental (each municipal hydrant - per day)
$
7.97
Private Hydrant Inspection (each hydrant - per year)
$
413.61
TURN OFF/ON ORDERS & SEALING/UNSEALING
Turn OFF/ON Order (working hours, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM - each)
$
127.25
Turn OFF/ON Order (after hours - each)
$
326.10
Sealing or Unsealing (each)
$
79.55
THAWING FROZEN WATER SERVICE
Thaw Orders are deemed to be the property owner's responsibility.
Standard Charge: (minimum charge)
$
731.74
(working hours, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
$731.74 +
After Hours Charge: minimum charge + actual expense
actual expense
METERED SERVICE CHARGE
PER MONTH
FIRST 50,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons)
$
7.49 $
6.49
SECOND 50,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons)
$
6.44 $
5.59
THIRD 50,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons)
$
4.69 $
4.08
BALANCE (per 1,000 gallons)
$
3.34 $
2.90
Minimum Charge (for 10,000 gallons)
$
75.58 $
65.63
INTEREST (1% per month applied on outstanding balances)
5/8" Meter
$
3.59
3/4" Meter
$
4.85
1" Meter
$
6.44
1 1/2" Meter
$
9.88
2" Meter
$
12.89
3" Meter
$
18.94
4" Meter
$
24.89
6" Meter
$
37.70
OTHER SEWER CHARGES
PER INSTANCE
Unblock residential sewer (working hours)
$
318.86
Unblock other sewer (working hours - commercial)
$
474.40
Unblock residential sewer (after hours)
$
575.50
Unblock other sewer (after hours - commercial)
$
637.73
Video Sewer Inspection (residential)
$
233.32
Video Sewer Inspection (other, commercial)
$
466.62
PER IMPERIAL GALLON
Disposal of Domestic Wastewater - Local Source (working hours)
$0.05 +15%
Disposal of Domestic Wastewater - Non Local Source (working hours)
$0.06 +15%
Water & Wastewater Rates
2026
Note: Rates above are Minimum Charges; actual labour & material will also be charged.
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