Understanding Your Bill
A water bill is sent out every two months. Charges on your bill are broken down into the following sections.
- Basic minimum monthly charge (infrastructure fee) for all active utility accounts;
- Monthly fees for garbage collection;
- Monthly fees for organics collection;
- Monthly fees for residential recycling;
- Metered water consumption in cubic meters.
Rates
Utility rates cover the cost of water and wastewater utility operations including:
- Treatment
- Storage
- Pumping
- Distribution and collection systems
They also cover the costs of capital projects related to water quality, city growth and regulatory requirements and ensure rate fairness for all users.
Monthly Charges
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|
Residential – up to 4 Self-Contained Units |
Multi-Family – > than 4 Self-Contained Units |
Commercial |
|
Base/Infrastructure rate for all active accounts |
$29.25 |
$55 |
$55 |
|
Recycling fee per unit |
$5 |
$5 |
N/A |
|
Garbage fee per unit |
$13.00 |
$10.40 |
N/A |
|
Organics fee per property |
$3.00 (For 1-3 unit properties only) |
N/A |
N/A |
Metered water consumption charges include water and sewer services. Usage is the difference between the current meter reading and the reading from the previous invoice.
Consumption Charges
|
|
Residential – up to 4 Self-Contained Units |
Multi-Family – > than 4 Self-Contained Units |
Commercial |
|
Rate / Cubic Meter (CM3) |
$3.75 |
$3.75 |
$3.75 |
For a complete list of rates refer to our Water & Sewer Rates Bylaw.
Contact Us
Finance
City Hall
37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton
Saskatchewan, Canada S3N 2W3
