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# Water Rates and Charges
Our Water and Wastewater Financial Plans outline projected annual rate increases. This is to fund the operation, maintenance, and upgrades of our systems over a long-term period. The rate structure ensures that capital charges cover debt, reserves, and major infrastructure improvements, while consumption charges ensure all users contribute fairly. Water rate revenue funds water services; wastewater rate revenue funds wastewater services.
Upgrades may include:
* Water/wastewater line improvements
* Pumping station upgrades
* Hydrant replacements
* Treatment plant enhancements
With about 30% of Saugeen Shores homes being seasonal, our rate structure ensures all property owners contribute fairly to the fixed costs of year-round infrastructure availability.
## 2026 Water and Wastewater Consumption Rates
Water and wastewater consumption charges apply to all properties based on metered water use.
* **Water** - volumetric rate: $1.33 per m³
* **Wastewater** - volumetric rate: $2.57 per m³
* + Residential wastewater usage cap of 70 m³ bi-monthly
## 2026 Fixed Water and Wastewater Charges
Fixed charges are based on Equivalent Household Units (EHUs):
* Single-family homes and single-owner condos: 1 EHU
* Multi-family units (e.g., apartments, duplexes): 0.5 EHU per unit
* Special properties:
* Campgrounds: 0.3 EHU per site
* Motel rooms: 0.2 EHU
* Cottage courts: 0.4 EHU
* Retirement/nursing homes: 0.2 EHU per unit
Other commercial properties are billed a fixed rate based on water meter size. Open the chart below to see rates.
2026 Fixed Water and Waste Water Capital Contributions
| | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Property/Metre Type** | **Bi-Monthly Fixed Water** **Capital Contribution** | **Bi-Monthly Fixed Wastewater** **Capital Contribution** |
| Single family residential, semi-detached & condominium units | 59.34 | 70.68 |
| Campground sites - per site | 17.80 | 21.20 |
| Motel rooms - per room | 11.86 | 14.14 |
| Cabins and cottage courts - per cabin or cottage - 3 or more units | 23.74 | 28.28 |
| Apartments | 29.68 | 35.34 |
| Retirement lodges/nursing homes - per room | 11.86 | 14.14 |
| 1" meter fixed capital contribution | 94.94 | 113.10 |
| 1.5" meter fixed capital contribution | 142.42 | 169.66 |
| 2" meter fixed capital contribution | 189.90 | 226.20 |
| 3" meter fixed capital contribution | 284.84 | 339.30 |
| 4" meter fixed capital contribution | 379.78 | 454.42 |
| 6" meter fixed capital contribution | 569.68 | 678.62 |
For more information on how to pay your Water and Wastewater Bill visit our Paying Your Water Bill page.
Non-receipt of a bill does not exempt you from late payment/penalty charges. To avoid missed or late payments, we strongly encourage you to Sign up for eBilling.
Contact Us
**Water Billing**600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 113
Email