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# Water Rates
## Monthly Water Rates
### WUC Announces Rate Increase for January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the basic consumption charge will increase from 78.2 cents per cubic metre to 81.2 cents per cubic metre for all consumption on and after January 1, 2026.
The following rates are effective as of January 1, 2026.
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Monthly Water Rates | Approved 2026 Water Rate |
| Basic Consumption | $0.812 per cubic metre |
| Water Main Replacement Levy | 45% charge of fixed charges and water consumption charge |
### Monthly Fixed Charges
| | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home/Business | Meter Size | | Rate |
| Average Home | 5/8" | 15mm | $22.69 |
| 3/4" | 20mm | $27.56 |
| Average Business | 1" | 25mm | $40.50 |
| 1 1/2" | 40mm | $94.82 |
| 2" | 51mm | $158.31 |
| 3" | 75mm | $284.51 |
| 4" | 100mm | $503.83 |
| 6" | 155mm | $919.95 |
| 8" | 200mm | $1,532.79 |
| 10" | 250mm | $2,525.08 |
| 12" | 300mm | $2,792.31 |
### Construction Water
| | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Meter Size | Fee Monthly |
| Residential | 5/8" to 2" | $100.00 |
| Residential | 3" to 12" | $500.00 |
| ICI | 5/8" to 1" | $150.00 |
| ICI | 1 1/2" to 2" | $500.00 |
| ICI | 3" to 4" | $1,000.00 |
### Did You Know
* 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres
* Average residential customer uses 17 cubic metres per month
* One litre of bottled water sells for approximately $1.50