Water and Wastewater Rates
The County of Brant strives to maintain efficient and cost-effective municipal water and wastewater systems.
The funding for the operation and maintenance of the municipal water and wastewater systems comes directly from the Water and Wastewater Rates paid by the consumers of the systems. Property tax is not allocated towards this funding. The rate structure consists of a fixed monthly fee, specific to meter size and a humpback volumetric rate, where fees change at usage milestones. Savings can be realized by minimizing your monthly water usage.
Fixed Monthly Rates
The fixed charge applies even if you have not used any water. The fixed costs include meter reading, billing, customer service, repair, and maintenance costs.
Extended Water Shut-off
Consumers who go away for extended periods or otherwise will not be using water may request an “Extended Water Shut-off” reduced rate. Homeowners will be required to shut off their mainline valve within their home and provide the County with a photo of the meter to confirm the shut off and meter read. Those consumers will then be billed for 75% of the fixed monthly water charge.
| Meter Size | Water | Wastewater |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | $45.34 | $19.41 |
| 3/4 | $67.99 | $29.11 |
| 1 | $113.32 | $48.52 |
| 1 1/2 | $226.66 | $97.04 |
| 2 | $362.66 | $155.27 |
| 3 | $720.72 | $329.98 |
Volumetric Rates (per cubic meter – m3)
These charges are based on water consumption, measured by the water meter. The cost of water used is based on a charge per cubic meter (m3). To encourage residential consumers to conserve water, especially during the summer months, a Seasonal Premium (increased rate) is applied to residential consumers using more than 45 cubic meters per month from May 1 to August 31 each year.
| Volumetric Usage (m3) | Water | Wastewater |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 15 | $2.22 | $1.72 |
| 15.1 to 45 | $2.45 | $1.89 |
| 45.1 to 100 | $2.56 | $1.98 |
| 100.1 and over | $2.22 | $1.72 |
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Seasonal Premium - May 1 to August 31 for Residential Consumers using over 45 cubic meters |
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| 45.1 to 100 | $3.33 | $1.98 |
| 100.1 and over | $2.89 | $1.72 |
| Bulk Water | ||
| Per Cubic Meter | $3.56 | N/A |
Try out our Water and Wastewater Rate Calculator below to estimate your monthly bill. By selecting “Apply Seasonal Premium” you can estimate the cost of Seasonal Premiums that are applied from May 1 to August 31 on consumption over 45.1 cubic meters.
Please note, this calculator is for estimation purposes only and outcomes may vary from what appears on a resident's monthly bill.
Water and Wastewater Rate Calculator
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