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The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills
By-law No. 2026-007
A By-law to impose rates, fees and charges for
Municipal Water and Wastewater services
and to provide for the payment of rates, fees and charges
and to provide for penalty and interest
and to Repeal By-law No. 2024-135
(2026 Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges)
Whereas Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that a lower-
tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the sphere of jurisdiction of
public utilities;
And Whereas Section 8(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the
powers of a municipality shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on
the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers
appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues;
And Whereas Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides under
Section 391 that a municipality may impose fees or charges on persons for services or
activities provided or done by or on behalf of it;
And Whereas Section 398 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that fees
and charges imposed by a municipality constitute a debt to the municipality, and the
treasurer may add fees and charges imposed by the municipality to the tax roll for the
property which the public utility was supplied, and collect them in the same manner as
municipal taxes;
And Whereas Section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that if a
municipality has the authority to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing, the
municipality may provide that, in default of it being done by the person directed or
required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the person's expense, and the
municipality may recover the costs by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting
them in the same manner as property taxes;
And Whereas the Municipality has billing practices in place for properties not
connected to the systems, those billing practices will remain in effect until the expiration
of the three year period following the date of passage of the Connection Charges By-
law;
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Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills enacts
as follows:
1.0
Definitions
"Consumption Charge" shall mean a rate established for all Users for the volume
used and measured by the Meter.
"Estimate of Consumption in the absence of a water meter" shall mean an estimate
of consumption in the absence of a water meter based on the average monthly
consumption for residential or non-residential customers (as applicable) contained in the
most recent Water and Wastewater Rate Study received by Council.
"Estimate of Consumption where the volumetric charge cannot be determined"
shall mean an estimate of consumption where the volumetric charge cannot be
determined based on the average monthly consumption for residential or non-residential
customers (as applicable) contained in the most recent Water and Wastewater Rate
Study received by Council.
"Mandatory Connection Area"' as defined in the current Connection Charges By-law.
"Meter" shall mean the water meter used to measure the quantity of water consumed
by the customer.
"Municipality" shall mean The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills.
"Non-Metered Seasonal" shall mean municipal properties and cemeteries where
municipal water is available and used for recreational or maintenance purposes where
no measurement of water consumption is possible. An Estimate of Consumption in the
absence of a water Meter will be determined by the Municipality, based on two times the
average monthly residential consumption contained in the most recent Water and
Wastewater Rate Study received by Council.
"Owner" shall include any person or any firm or corporation that is the registered owner
of the property under consideration or any agent thereof, a person entitled to a limited
estate in land, a trustee in whom land is vested, a committee of the estate of a mentally
incompetent person, an executor, an administrator and a guardian.
"Potable Water" shall mean water fit for human consumption.
"Service Charge" shall mean a charge imposed based on Meter size.
"User" shall mean all owners or occupants of buildings connected, or deemed to be
connected, to the water and/or wastewater supply systems.
"Wastewater" means any liquid waste containing animal, vegetable or mineral matter
in solution or in suspension, except uncontaminated water.
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'"'Wastewater Consumption Flat Rate" shall mean a rate imposed for properties that
are connected to the municipal wastewater supply system and not connected to the
municipal water supply system; or those properties that are connected to the municipal
water and wastewater supply systems but the water is turned off at the street anda
private well is in use.
An estimate of water consumption will be determined by the Municipality based on the
average monthly consumption for residential or non-residential customers (as
applicable) contained in the most recent Water and Wastewater Rate Study received by
Council. The estimate of water consumption will be used in conjunction with the rates in
Schedule "A" of this by-law.
"Wastewater Related Services" shall include but not be limited to those items set out
under the heading "Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges" in
Schedule "B" of this by-law.
"Wastewater Works" means any works for the collection, transmission, treatment or
disposal of Wastewater, or any part of such works, but does not include plumbing to
which the 2012 Building Code Compendium, Ontario Regulation 332/12, or any
amendments thereto apply.
"Water" shall mean Potable Water supplied by the Municipality.
"Water and Wastewater Rate Study" shall mean the most recent Water and
Wastewater Study received by Council.
"Water and Wastewater Related Services" shall include but not be limited to those
items set out under the heading "Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees
and Charges in Schedule "B" of this by-law.
2.0
Development of Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges
2.1
Development of Water rates and charges
The Water rates and charges contained in this by-law are established and
imposed commencing on the effective date set out in Schedule "A" to this by-law.
Monthly Water Service Charges are to be imposed based on the size of the
Meter installed in the property.
It is the intent of the Municipality to require the
alignment of service line sizes, Meter sizes and the Municipality's design
guidelines in all new connections to the municipal systems.
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Development of Wastewater rates and charges
The Wastewater rates and charges contained in this by-law are established and
imposed commencing on the effective date set out in Schedule "A" to this by-
law.
Monthly Wastewater Service Charges are to be imposed based on the identified
Water Service Charge for the property, based on size.
Rates, Fees and charges imposed
The rates, fees and charges imposed by this by-law are due and payable: at the
time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is imposed; or upon the due
date specified in any invoice or bill issued by the Municipality to any
person or party in connection with a fee or charge imposed by this by-law.
Requirement to Connect
Requirement to connect to Municipal Water and Wastewater systems is outlined
in the Connection Charges By-Law.
Minimum Charges for Mandatory Connection Areas
Any property within
a Mandatory Connection Area, established by by-law, that
is not connected by the prescribed connection date, shall be deemed to be
connected and will be charged the applicable Water and/or Wastewater rates,
fees and charges as indicated in Schedule "A" to this by-law.
Reduction in Wastewater Consumption Charge for Commercial and
Industrial Uses
Commercial and Industrial properties only may apply to have the volume used to
calculate the Wastewater Consumption charge reduced to reflect volumes closer
to the actual volume of Wastewater discharged. The consumption volume that
shall be considered for reduction is the volume of Potable Water that is:
a.
incorporated into a product that is shipped off site within that product and is
not discharged into the Wastewater system;
b.
used within an onsite process and can demonstrate that it is not discharged
into the Wastewater system (ie boiler system).
Applications for reduction in Wastewater Consumption Charge shall be
accompanied with supporting documentation to substantiate the volume
reduction and if required, may be subject to third party review at the applicant's
expense.
Applications will be reviewed and approved/declined by Trent Hills Water
Department Staff.
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Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges
Water Supply Rates
All properties connected or deemed to be connected to the Municipal Water
Systems of the Municipality, as applicable, shall be charged:
3.1.1
a "Water Service Charge" at a fixed rate cost at the rate indicated in
Schedule "A" to this by-law.
3.1.2
a "Water Consumption Charge"
for the volume used and measured by the
Meter.
3.1.2.1
On a per cubic meter (m3) basis as indicated in Schedule "A" to this
by-law.
3.1.3
For those properties where the volumetric charge cannot be determined
the "Water Consumption Flat Rate" charge will be applicable.
Wastewater Rates
All properties connected or deemed to be connected to Wastewater Works of the
Municipality, as applicable, shall be charged:
3.2.1
a "Wastewater Service Charge" at a fixed rate cost at the rate indicated in
Schedule "A" to the by-Law.
3.2.2
a "Wastewater Consumption Charge" for the volume used and measured
by the Meter.
3.2.2.1
Ona per cubic meter (m3) basis as indicated in Schedule "A" to this
by-law.
3.2.3
For those properties where the volumetric charge cannot be determined
the "Wastewater Consumption Flat Rate' charge will be applicable.
Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges
Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Related Services shall be charged as
indicated in Schedule "B" to this by-Law.
Methods of Payment
The rates, fees and charges imposed by this by-law shall be paid to the
Municipality by cash, cheque, debit, preauthorized payment, telephone banking,
internet banking or through a financial institution having arrangements with the
Municipality.
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Non-Payment of rates, fees and charges
Rates, fees and charges imposed under this by-law on a person constitute a debt
of the person to the Municipality. The Treasurer may add unpaid/outstanding
rates, fees and charges imposed by this by-law to the tax roll for the property and
collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes, as provided for in Section
446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.
Previous By-Laws Repealed
By-law No. 2024-135 is hereby repealed.
Effective Date
This by-law shall come into force and take effect on February 1, 2026.
By-law read and passed this 27' day of January, 2026.
Karen Frigault
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Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 2026-008 for
The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills
2026 Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges
Unless otherwise stated, Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges are
applicable to Rates, Fees and Charges incurred after February 1, 2026.
Water Consumption Charge
1.50
Volumetric Rate ($/Cubic Meter) Base
,
Water Service Charges (Monthly)
Size (mm)
Size (inches)
|
Amount
19
35.43
25
-
60.23
37
|
116.92
50
-
187.77
75
354.28
591.65
1,179.77
| Water Flat Rate Consumption Charges (Monthly)
Water Consumption Flat Rate-Residential
(11 cubic meters x $ 1.50)
Water Consumption Flat Rate-Non Residential
(45 cubic meters x $ 1.50)
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Wastewater Consumption Charge
Volumetric Rate ($/Cubic Meter) Base
Wastewater
Service Charges (Monthly)
Size (mm)
Size (inches)
7
Amount
19
55.70
25
94.69
37
!
183.81
a
50
295.21
.
;
75
556.97
a
100
930.20
150
}
|
1,854.82
Wastewater Flat Rate Consumption Charges (Monthly)
Wastewater Consumption Flat Rate-Residential
$
26.51
(11 cubic meters x $ 2.41) (Monthly)
Wastewater Consumption Flat Rate-Non Residential
$
108.42
. (45 cubic meters x $ 2.41) (Monthly)
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Schedule "B"
to By-law No. 2026-135 for
The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills
2026 Miscellaneous Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges
Unless otherwise stated, Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges are
applicable to Rates, Fees and Charges incurred after February 1, 2026.
Category
Description
Amount
Account Changes/New Customer Account
$
15.00
SetUp
=
a
7
;
Account Status Request (Owner/Lawyer)
No Charge
Water &
LatePayment Charge
sy
5%
W
Returned Item (NSF, Stop Payment)
$
35.00
astewater
Administration _Water/Sewer Arrears Transfer to Tax
$ 25.00 |
_Removal of Services/Abandonment
|
Labour/material/equi
Service Installations (New)
From water or sewer main to property line.
Labour/material/equip
No oversize watermain charges.
_
Bulk Water Charge
Cubic Meter
$
4.19
1000 imp gal
$
18.75
Bulk Water Key Deposit.
$
25.00
Water Disconnection/Reconnection
o
Regular Business Hours
$
53.00
o
After Regular Business Hours
$ 316.00
Monthly Service
Water-Fire Protection Line Charge
Charge based on water
|
Meter size
sy)
Rental (each; annual; Municipal
$ 275.00
_Water Meters (New)
|
Labour/material/equip
_Non-Metered Water Seasonal per month
$ 69.00
Temporary Water Service
_
Labour/material/equip_
Thawing Frozen Water Lines/Meter
rapea aenaredup
Water Connection Inspection Fee
Existing water service (due to
$
53.00:
_ repair/alteration)
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Category
Description
Amount
Leachate/Waste Processing/Cubic Meter
o
Low Strength
$
15.88
o
High Strength
$
30.85
o
Imported Waste
a
$
35.00
Sanitary Lateral/Main Video
Inspection and/or clearing of debris
Wastewater
For pipes up to 125mm (5") in size
_
$200.00
Sanitary Lateral/Main Video
Inspection and/or clearing of debris
First hour
$ 300.00
For pipes larger than 125mm (5") in size
Addt'| hours
$ 100.00
Wastewater Connection Inspection Fee
Existing wastewater service (due to repair/
$
53.00
alteration).
Plus taxes where applicable.
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