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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHROY-CARADOC
BY-LAW NO. 03-26
A BY-LAW TO APPROVE WATER RATES AND CHARGES TO RATEPAYERS OF THE
STRATHROY WATER SYSTEM AND THE MOUNT BRYDGES AND AREA WATER
SYSTEM AND TO APPROVE SEWER RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE STRATHROY
SEWER SYSTEM AND THE MOUNT BRYDGES SEWER SYSTEM OWNED BY THE
MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHROY-CARADOC INCLUDING RATES TO SERVICE THE
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that a
municipality and a local board may pass by-laws imposing fees and charges on persons
for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, for costs payable by it for
services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local
board, for the use of its property including property under its control, and for capital costs
payable by it for sewage and water services or activities which will be provided or done by
or on behalf of it after the fees and charges are imposed.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc did approve
recommendations in the Water and Wastewater Rate Study prepared by BMA
Management Consulting Inc. for the Municipality's Water and Wastewater Systems that is
consistent with the requirements of the Sustainable Water and Sewer Systems Act, 2002
as amended as well as the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 as amended and
associated Ontario Regulation 453/07.
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
THAT: the attached Schedule 'A' being the Water Rates and Charges for
the Strathroy/Mount Brydges Water System servicing the Municipality of
Strathroy-Caradoc be approved effective February 1, 2026;
2.
THAT: the attached Schedule 'B' being the Water Rates and Charges for
the Strathroy Water System servicing the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
be approved effective February 1, 2026;
3.
THAT: the attached Schedule 'C' being the Sewer Rates and Charges for
the Strathroy/ Mount Brydges Wastewater System servicing the
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc be approved effective February 1,
2026;
4.
THAT: the attached Schedule 'D' being the Sewer Rates and Charges for the
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Wastewater System, be approved effective
February 1, 2026;
5.
THAT: the attached Schedule 'E' being the Water Meter Rates be approved
effective February 1, 2026;
6.
THAT: the attached Schedule 'F' being the Miscellaneous Rates, Charges
and Fines be approved effective February 1, 2026;
7.
THAT: Any overdue water and sewer bills and charges may be added to the
property owner's property tax bill with priority lien status if applicable and
collected in the same manner as taxes as permitted by law. The water
service may be shut off if a water bill or charges for the applicable property
remains outstanding for more than 16 days past the due date, with due notice
in accordance with the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc's By-law to Provide
for the Regulation of Water Supply in the Municipality of Strathroy-
Caradoc, as may be amended;
8.
THAT: Any previous by-laws inconsistent with the content of
this by-law are hereby repealed;
9.
THAT: This by-law may be referred to as the "2026 Water and Wastewater
Rates and Charges By-law".
10.
THAT: This by-law shall go into full force and effect upon its final passing
thereof
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED IN OPEN
COUNCIL THIS 19th DAY OF January, 2026.
___________________________
___________________________
Mike McGuire, Deputy Mayor
Jennifer Pereira, Clerk
By-law No. 03-26 - 2026 Water & Wastewater Rates By-law
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Schedule A
2026 Schedule of Water Rates and Charges
Strathroy/Mount Brydges Water System (servicing the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc) monthly rates
Flat Rate
(monthly)
Consumption
Consumption Balance
Un-Metered (3 X
Flat Rate)
Size of Service
Cubic
Meters
0-11
12-3,000
Up to 1.5"
$36.22
$2.12
$1.89
$108.65
2" General
$44.93
$2.12
$1.89
$134.78
3" General
$53.18
$2.12
$1.89
$159.54
4" General
$139.49
$2.12
$1.89
$418.47
5" General
$176.82
$2.12
$1.89
$530.47
6" General
$215.13
$2.12
$1.89
$645.40
8" General
$309.10
$2.12
$1.89
$927.31
10" General
$695.38
$2.12
$1.89
$2,086.14
Not Connected
$34.81
Fire Protection
Rate
2" General
$44.92
3" General
$53.18
4" General
$139.50
5" General
$176.83
6" General
$215.69
8" General
$309.10
10" General
$695.38
Private Fire Hydrant Charges
Per Fire Hydrant
$34.61
Connection Charges (Only for lots with existing water service at property line)
Existing Standard residential water
service to property line
$2,080.42
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Schedule B
2026 Schedule of Water Rates and Charges
Strathroy Water System servicing the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe monthly rates
Flat Rate
(monthly)
Consumption
Consumption Balance
Size of Service
Cubic
Meters
0-11
12-3,000
Up to 1.5"
Residential
$54.33
$3.19
$2.84
2" General
$67.39
$3.19
$2.84
3" General
$79.77
$3.19
$2.84
4" General
$209.23
$3.19
$2.84
5" General
$265.24
$3.19
$2.84
6" General
$322.70
$3.19
$2.84
8" General
$463.65
$3.19
$2.84
10" General
$1,043.07
$3.19
$2.84
Not Connected
$52.22
Fire Protection
Rate
2" General
$67.38
3" General
$79.77
4" General
$209.24
5" General
$265.24
6" General
$323.54
8" General
$463.65
10" General
$1,043.06
Private Fire Hydrant Charges
Per Fire Hydrant
$51.91
* Adelaide-Metcalfe Rates are based upon the rate based upon a July 20, 2022 interim order as what
may occur in respect of expense in future is unknown until the legal dispute concludes.
Schedule C
2026 Schedule of Wastewater Rates and Charges
Strathroy/Mount Brydges Wastewater System (servicing the Municipality of Strathroy-
Caradoc) monthly rates
Flat Rate
(monthly)
Consumption
Consumption
Balance
Size of Service
Cubic
Meters
0-11
12-3,000
Up to 1.5" General
$50.73
$3.05
$2.72
2" General
$54.25
$3.05
$2.72
3" General
$64.23
$3.05
$2.72
4" General
$168.46
$3.05
$2.72
5" General
$247.42
$3.05
$2.72
6" General
$260.48
$3.05
$2.72
8" General
$373.28
$3.05
$2.72
10" General
$972.97
$3.05
$2.72
Un-metered (Residential) (existing prior to October 15,
2012)
$76.09
Un-metered (Residential) (new connection after Oct 15,
2012)
$101.44
Not Connected
$43.51
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Schedule D
2026 Schedule of Wastewater Rates and Charges
Township of Adelaide-Metcalfe Wastewater System monthly rates
Flat Rate
(monthly)
Consumption
Consumption
Balance
Size of Service
Cubic
Meters
0-11
12-3,000
Up to 1.5" General
$50.73
$3.05
$2.72
2" General
$54.25
$3.05
$2.72
3" General
$64.23
$3.05
$2.72
4" General
$168.46
$3.05
$2.72
5" General
$247.42
$3.05
$2.72
6" General
$260.48
$3.05
$2.72
8" General
$373.28
$3.05
$2.72
10" General
$972.97
$3.05
$2.72
Un-metered (Residential) (existing prior to Oct 15,
2012)
$76.09
Un-metered (Residential) (new connection after Oct 15,
2012)
$101.44
Not Connected
$43.51
* Adelaide-Metcalfe Rates are based upon the rate based upon a July 20, 2022 interim order as what
may occur in respect of expense in future is unknown until the legal dispute concludes.
Schedule E
2026 Water Meter Rates
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc including Township of Adelaide-Metcalfe
Water Meters (includes HST)
Standard Residential Meter (5/ 8" x 5/ 8" or 5 /8" x3 /4 ") including
ERT
$607.07
Standard Commercial Meter (3/4") including ERT
$777.05
Standard Meter (1") including ERT
$947.03
Standard Meter (1 1/2") including ERT
$1,214.14
Standard Meter (2") including ERT
$1,414.47
Larger than (2") including ERT
Cost + 15%
Account Charges
Late Payment
1.5%/month
Late Payment per annum
19.56%
Arrears Certificate
$18.58
Returned Cheque (plus bank charges)
$47.74
Bill Re-Prints (per bill)
$2.12
Transfer to Property Taxes
$53.05
Change of Occupancy
$12.75
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Replace Damaged Water Meters (includes hst and labour, does not included angle stop)
5/8" Water Meter (includes HST)
$607.07
3/4" Water Meter (includes HST)
$777.05
1" Water Meter (includes HST)
$947.03
1 1/2" Water Meter (includes HST)
$1,214.14
2" Water Meter
$1,414.47
Return for Inspection/Installation
Return for Inspection or Meter Installation (per Occurrence)
$63.14
Meter checked for accuracy at customer's request and found to be accurate
5/8" Water Meter
$606.67 (HST incl.) + $244.01
3/4" Water Meter
$761.73 (HST incl.) + $244.01
1" Water Meter
$928.45 (HST incl.) + $244.01
1 1/2" Water Meter
$1190.33 (HST incl.) + $244.01
2" Water Meter
$1386.73(HST incl.) + $244.01
Water Tampering
Bypass prior to water meter
$185.76 (+ estimated water consumption
+ water meter replacement if required)
Failure to install remote read device prior to new occupancy
3.0 * minimum monthly water charge
2.0 * minimum monthly sewer charge
Additional Rates
Unauthorized operation of Fire Hydrant (does not include fine)
$127.16(+ estimated water consumption
at Bulk Water Rate)
Bulk Water Cost (per cubic meter)
$4.43
Tap size 50 mm or less
$427.38
Tap size over 50 mm
$827.82
Disconnection of Water Service during Regular Hours
$44.92
Reconnection of Water Service during Regular Hours
$44.92
Disconnection and Reconnection of water service during same visit
during reg hours (on-site less than 15 minutes)
$44.92
Disconnection of Water Service after Regular Hours
$177.26
Reconnection of Water Service after Regular Hours
$177.26
Disconnection and Reconnection of water service during same visit
after hours (on-site less than 15 minutes)
$177.26
Application Fee - Water/Wastewater Service Connection
$248.90
Existing water meter removal or installation during Regular Hours
$95.91
Inspection Fee (Per Connection)
$376.38
Hydrant flow test rate (per hydrant)
$149.12
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Materials or Services Purchased
Cost plus 15%
Extra Strength Sewage Surcharge Rate (R)
$0.45/m2
Extra Strength Sewage Surcharge Rate (R2)
$2.04/kg
Hourly Rates (minimum 1 hour per site visit)
Grader
$117.63
Loader
$128.66
Dump Truck
$188.94
Back Hoe
$77.40
Street Sweeper
$143.27
Equipment Operator Regular Hours
$89.84
Equipment Operator After Hours
$127.48
Environmental Services Operator Regular
$95.91
Environmental Services per after hours
$133.56