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Attention all Town of LaSalle Property Owners and Tenants
New Water and Wastewater Rates
Water is one of our most valued resources and the Town of LaSalle
is committed to efficiently and effectively deliver clean and safe
water to our community.
As part of the 2026 Budget Deliberations Council approved an
increase in consumption and capital replacement rates. The
increase for 2026 will be effective January 1st, 2026 and will consist
of a 2% increase on the water consumption rate, a $4.50 per
quarter increase on the water capital (watermain replacement)
change and $4.50 per quarter increase on the wastewater capital
replacement charge. The total increase amounts to $14.52 per
quarter to the average residential household. The current rates
have been in effect since January 2025.
What are the rates?
2025 Quarterly Rate
2026 Quarterly Rate
Fixed Quarterly Charges - Base Meter and Capital (Watermain
Replacement) Charges
Capital Charges
$60.00
$64.50
5/8-3/4" meter
$15.00
$18.00
1" meter
$48.00
$48.00
1 1/4-1 1/2"meter
$60.00
$60.00
2" meter
$90.00
$90.00
3" meter
$120.00
$120.00
4" meter
$225.00
$225.00
6" meter
$600.00
$600.00
8-10" meter
$1,050.00
$1,050.00
Water Consumption Charges (per Cubic Metre)
0 - 81 Cubic Metres
$1.21
$1.23
81 - 135 Cubic
Metres
$1.43
$1.46
Over 135 Cubic
Metres
$1.55
$1.58
Fixed Quarterly Charges - Wastewater Capital Replacement Charges
Capital Charges
$49.50
$54.00
Wastewater Consumption Charges
Wastewater
Surcharge
100% of Percentage of Water Consumption.
For residential customers the Wastewater
Surcharge is capped at a maximum of 81 cubic
metres of Water consumption per quarter.
How will rates affect the Annual Average Residential Customer?
On average a Town of LaSalle household customer uses
approximately 63 cubic metres of water per quarter. During the
summer months usage tends to be above the average while in the
winter months usage is below the average. The following table
calculates the effect of the rates to average users.
Average Residential
Customer
2025
Quarterly
Rate
2026
Quarterly
Rate
Base Water Meter
Rate
$15.00
$18.00
Watermain Charge
$60.00
$64.50
Wastewater Capital
Charge
$49.50
$54.00
Total Fixed Charges
$124.50
$136.50
Water Consumption
Charges
$76.23
$77.49
Wastewater
Surcharge
$76.23
$77.49
Average Quarterly
Billing
$276.96
$291.48
Total Average Annual
Billing
$1,107.84
$1,165.92
What can be done to control Water Consumption?
Conservation plays a key role in securing our future for a reliable,
sustainable and affordable water supply. The following are a few
tips and techniques to help you make water conscious decisions.
Install a low-flow faucet aerator, which can cut water use in half.
Check regularly for any leaks and fix them. Most common
bathroom leaks are found in faucets and in and around toilets.
Replace older, larger-use toilets with the newer ultra-low flush
models. Standard toilets manufactured prior to the 1980s
usually require 15 to 20 liters per flush. Toilets sold during the
80s and early 90s use 13 liters per flush.
Install a low-flow showerhead. It can save about half the amount
of water you typically use in the shower, while still providing a
refreshing, cleansing shower.
When buying a new dishwasher or clothes washer, consider
purchasing a water-saving model. Newer models can cut water
and energy costs significantly and can be no more expensive
than non-conserving models.
If you own a pool, be sure to use a pool cover when it's not in
use. This will cut down on evaporation losses and will keep it
cleaner and warmer. Check equipment such as filtration systems
and water inlets on a regular basis for signs of leaks.
In the summer, lawn watering and other outdoor uses can
account for up to 50 percent of home water use. Studies show
that as much as half of this outdoor use is wasteful. As a general
rule, 2 to 3 cm of water per week is adequate.
Use low-angle or pulsating sprinklers that produce large fat
droplets of water. Sprinklers that spray the water high into the
air or produce a mist or fine spray lose much of the water
through evaporation.