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1000 LITRES (220 gallons or 35.3157 ft®)=
1 CUBIC METER (m’)
Se 2,000-500m1! bottles
Per StatsCan (2019) the avg. per person per day consumption
is 215 litres (6.45 m3/month-based on 30 days)
2022 Rates
Water consumption 13/m3 |@ | $5.18]= | $67.34
Sewer use 131m3. |@ | $0.98]= | $12.74
Fixed fee-SaskWater 30}days |@ | $2.08]= | $62.40
Fixed fee-Distribution sys. 30}days |@ | $0.66/= | $19.80
Fixed fee-Capital Renewal 30}days ]@ | $0.17]=| $5.10
Fixed fee-Sewer 30]days |@ | $0.59}= | $17.70
Avg.Water/Sewer per month for 2 people a
2023 Rates
Water consumption 13}m3_ |@ | $3.89/= | $50.57
Sewer use 131m3. |@ | $0.98]= | $12.74
Fixed fee-SaskWater 30]days |@ | $2.08]= | $62.40
Fixed fee-Distribution sys. 30}]days |@ | $1.07/=| $32.10
Fixed fee-Capital Renewal 30}days |@ | $0.25}=} $7.50
Fixed fee-Sewer 30}days |@ | $0.59|= | $17.70
Avg.Water/Sewer per month for 2 people $183.01
Example of a Gravelbourg area farm's water costs
Lump sum-Installation of raw water line $25,000.00
Lump sum-Setup R.O. & Chlorination sys. $15,000.00
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How Can | Pay My Bill?
1. Through your financial institution (on-
line, by telephone or in person at your
local branch).
2. E-Transfer to [email protected]
Insert your account number as shown
below in the memo field
3. Regular mail to:
Box 359, Gravelbourg, SK SOH 1X0
4. In person at the Town Office (209 Main
Street) with cash, cheque or debit.
5. Pre-authorized Debit (PAD). This option
will have your bill payment automatically
withdrawn from your bank account.
6. Wedo not accept Credit card payments.
We need your UTILITY account number to
ensure payments are recorded correctly. This
number appears on your bill showing 11 digits
(e.g. 00001 23-0020).
Online Payments through your financial
institution requires the set up of a bill payee. In
the list look for Gravelbourg (Town of) Utility
For both online and e-transfer payments, use
only the 4 digits shown in red in the example
above and if you require additional numbers
use zeros preceding the 4 digits.
(PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR CUSTOMER # )
Payment is due within thirty (30) days of billing date,
after which late payment penalties of 1.5% per month
are charged and the service may be discontinued.
All utility rates, costs and charges may be collected in
accordance with Section 369 of The Municipalities
Act.
This brochure is for information purposes only and may be
periodically updated. The contents do not necessarily reflect the legal
documents and cannot be used as an official interpretation of bylaws,
regulations and statutory plans in effect. Revised:April 2022
VILLE DE - TOWN OF
“i! - Gravelbourg
Water & Sanitary
Sewer Public Utility
Information
CONTACT US
Town Office
209 Main Street
Box 359, Gravelbourg, SK SOH 1X0
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday to Friday,
Closed Statutory holidays
Phone: (306) 648-3301
Fax: (306) 648-3400
Email: [email protected]
www.gravelbourg.ca
What am | paying for?
. The Water Consumption rate is in place to offset the
$2.9981/m? cost charged to us by our supplier/partner
SaskWater. Additional funds received through the
consumption rate are allocated to assist in the cost of
general operation and maintenance of the town's water
distribution system.
. The Sewer Use rate is based on the consumption of
water. Those that consume more water, as a general
rule, also put a higher burden on the sanitary sewer
collection system and take up more of the capacity of
the lagoon.
. The Fixed Fee-SaskWater rate is in place to offset the
fixed fee charged to us by our supplier/partner
SaskWater. These funds go towards the operations,
maintenance and future capital renewal of the
infrastructure from the raw water source at Thomson
Lake to the water plant's connection to the Town's
distribution system. All properties share equally in this
cost.
. The Fixed Fee-Distribution System rate is to provide
funding for the ongoing costs associated with the
operation, maintenance, delivery and administration of
the Town's water distribution system. This community
system has been developed for all properties to have
access and therefore the associated costs are shared
equally.
. The Fixed Fee-Capital Renewal rate is to provide
funding for future capital renewal of the distribution
system's infrastructure. The Asset Management Study
provided to the Town of Gravelbourg in early 2019
indicates that there is an abundance of funding needed
for water and sewer main replacements and emergency
repairs. This fee is to begin funding a reserve in
anticipation of these current and future requirements.
. The Fixed Fee-Sewer rate is to provide funding for the
ongoing costs associated with the operation,
maintenance, collection and capital renewal of the
Town's sanitary sewer system from the property's
connection to the main to the lagoon system. This
community system has been developed for all
properties to have access and therefore the associated
costs are shared equally.
Water & Sewer Rates
April 15, 2022 (May 15, 2022 billing)
Water Consumption .............:::006 $5.18 m3
Sewer USC ......eccceeseceeeeeeeeeeeeenees $0.98 ms
Fixed Fee-SaskWater .......... eee $2.08 per day
Fixed Fee-Distribution System ...... $0.66 per day
Fixed Fee-Capital Renewal ........... $0.17 per day
Fixed Fee-Sewe rr ou... eeeeeeeeeee $0.59 per day
January 1, 2023
Water Consumption $3.89 m3
Sewer USE .....cccccccsseceeeesseeeseeeees $0.98 m?
Fixed Fee-SaskWater ........ eee $2.08 per day
Fixed Fee-Distribution System ...... $1.07 per day
Fixed Fee-Capital Renewal ........... $0.25 per day
Fixed Fee-Sewer ou... eeeeeeeees $0.59 per day
The previous rate structure weighed heavily on
consumption versus fixed fees to cover the ongoing
costs of the operation and maintenance of the water
and sanitary service public utilities. The higher
consumption rate deterred water use, which is
beneficial from a conservation point of view, however it
also negatively affected the revenues needed to fund
the system.
The quality of water from Thomson Lake Reservoir is
particularly challenged. The kind of treatment plant
needed was beyond the financial capacity of the Town
of Gravelbourg. The solution was a partnership with
SaskWater. They have built and operate a state of the
art treatment plant and provide Gravelbourg (and any
other consumer who wishes to buy the water) with one
of the safest and highest quality drinking water in the
province. (Source SaskWater Quality Advantage)
All funds collected through the fees above shall be
used solely for payment of operational and capital
costs of water and sanitary sewer utilities. Any
surplus attained shall be reserved for the sole
purpose of the water and sanitary sewer utilities.
Here is how YOU save money due to the exceptional
quality of the Gravelbourg water.
Below based on 2 person household 2010 figures
Pre SaskWater SaskWater
Water softener $ 100 $ 0
Water softener salt $ 72 0
Water regeneration cost
(electricity & wateretc.) $ 60 $ 0
Water heater replacement$ 50 $ 25
New taps replace etc. $ 10 $ 5
Buying bottled water $ 432 $ 0
Use of soaps,cleaners $ 516 $129
Replace towels, clothes
and linens (water stains) $ 300 $210
Total per year $1,490 $369
Estimated annual savings $1,121 or $93 per month
In 2021, factoring in inflation, the savings would be
$1,346 or $112 per month
(per Bank of Canada inflation calculator)
Water/Sewer Condition Assessment (2018)
100% -
90% ~~
80% ~
eu / ib ili oie ec ceaaie Meenas tole @ Good
50% ~
40% < Serene ene issu a Fair
30% : Poor
20% <a
10% ~- ——
0%
Water Sanitary
Distribution Collection
Good 8% 5%
Fair 8% | 0%
Poor 84% ~~ 95%
Records indicate that the sanitary sewer collection
system was developed in the 1920's to 1940's and the
water distribution system in the early 1960's. These
systems are nearing the end of their remaining service
life with a high probability of expensive and disruptive
emergency repairs. It is recommended that the
Town's first priority for infrastructure renewal is the
water distribution and sanitary sewer collection assets.
There are substantial funding challenges to address
the subsurface infrastructure renewal needs, however
a reliable water distribution system and sanitary sewer
collection system are critical to the overall viability of
the community.
*Technical information from Asset management Study 2019-04-02-Pillar Systems Inc.
Other Water/Sewer Fees
Deposits (for meters 1" (25mm) and under)
$ 90.00 - Owner
$150.00 - Non owner
Prior to service being turned on, account application
form must be completed and deposit paid.
On/Off Fees
Regular working hours only
$ 75.00 each ($150.00 for both)
After hours and weekend/holidays
$150.00 each ($300.00 for both)