Water utility rates (effective April 1, 2026)

Ottawa, Ontario · summary & facts

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Skip to main content ## ## In this section # Rates and fees Skip to main content ## ## In this section ## Water utility rates ### **Water utility rates - Effective April 1, 2026** **Annual Fixed Rates** Residential annual fixed rates are listed below, and will be pro-rated on the water utility bill based on the number of days billed. #### **Water, Wastewater and Fire Supply** | **Meter Size** | **Water** | **Wastewater** | **Fire Supply** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 15mm | $140.45 | $129.21 | $55.67 | For rates for all meter sizes, please refer to the Budget 2026 Information. #### **Urban Stormwater** | **Property Type (Residential)** | **Service** | **Rate** | | --- | --- | --- | | Single & Semi Detached | Connected | $252.97 | | Townhome & Apartment | Connected | $ 126.49 | | Single & Semi Detached | Non-Connected | $ 177.07 | | Townhome & Apartment | Non-Connected | $ 88.54 | #### **Rural Stormwater** | **Property Type (Residential)** | **Service** | **Rate** | | --- | --- | --- | | Single & Semi Detached | Connected | $252.97 | | Townhome & Apartment | Connected | $ 126.49 | | Single & Semi Detached | Non-Connected | $ 126.49 | | Townhome & Apartment | Non-Connected | $ 63.24 | For stormwater rates for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) properties, please refer to the Budget 2026 Information. #### **Consumption Rates (Per m³) - All Properties - resets every 30 days** | Tier | Volume | Water | Wastewater | Combined | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tier 1 | 0 - 6m3 | $0.96 | $0.92 | $1.88 | | Tier 2 | 7 m3 - 25m3 | $1.91 | $1.85 | $3.76 | | Tier 3 | 26m3 - 180m3 | $2.10 | $2.03 | $4.13 | | Tier 4 | >180m3 | $2.35 | $2.29 | $4.64 | For information regarding these charges and the billing structure, please refer to the Understand your water utility bill page.