rates page: 2026 rates. City sewer charge effective Jan 1, 2026 is 71% of total water charges for residential (93% non-residential), collected by PUC on the monthly water bill; City Sewage Rates By-law 2025-163 referenced.
Water & sewer — Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by City of Sault Ste. Marie Sewage Rates (billed via PUC water bill) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water fixed charge: $41.29/month (less than 1-1/2 inch service). Billing period: monthly. Billing basis: metered.
| billing basis | metered | Metered Water Rates |
| water rate | 94.7 cents per cubic metre for the first 15 cubic metres; 2.82 dollars per cubic metre for the next 250 cubic metres; 2.23 dollars per cubic metre for the remainder (2026) | Metered Water Rates |
| water fixed charge | $41.29/month (less than 1-1/2 inch service) | Less than 1-1/2 inch (37mm) | $41.29 |
| billing period | monthly | Customer accounts are billed monthly |
scout note
rates page: 2026 rates. Water supplied and billed by PUC Services Inc. (utility). Monthly: 94.7 cents/m3 first 15 m3; $2.82/m3 next 250 m3; $2.23/m3 beyond; basic charge $41.29/month for services under 1-1/2 inch (min basic $39.32 plus consumption). Billed monthly.
Regulates connection to and use of the municipal sewer system: mandatory connections, prohibited discharges (grease, chemicals), sewer-use fees and penalties/disconnection for violations. Opened in full; covers sewer use only, not water supply.