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Water Rates
The Town of LaSalle has determined that water
rates be increased to meet the future needs of the Community.
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Base Meter Rate |
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Meter Size |
New Rate/mo. |
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5/8"-3/4" |
$12.00* |
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1" |
$16.00 |
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11/4"-11/2" |
$20.00 |
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2" |
$30.00 |
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3" |
$40.00 |
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4" |
$75.00 |
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6" |
$200.00 |
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8"-10" |
$300.00 |
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*(average home) |
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Consumption Charge |
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Volume |
July 2010 |
January 2011 |
January 2012 |
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0-27 cubic metres
0-5940 gallons |
$0.70/m3 |
$0.74/m3 |
$0.79/m3 |
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27-45 cubic metres
5940-9900 gallons |
$0.82/m3 |
$0.87/m3 |
$0.92/m3 |
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over 45 cubic metres
over 9900 gallons |
$0.90/m3 |
$0.95/m3 |
$1.01/m3 |
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Note: Consumption
increase equals approximately $1.30/mo
on average home using 6500 gallons per month. |
Benefits derived from the revenue:
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revenue collected will be dedicated to
water system;
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long term replacement program to maintain a
system that provides safe water to all residents today and the
future;
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all property owners will contribute to
watermain replacement;
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repair of private water lines from main to
home in accordance with approved policy (can be obtained from
Environmental Services Dept);
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provide for continual maintenance and
testing of system as now required by provincial regulations
Water is one of our most valued resources, and
the Town of LaSalle is taking this proactive step to put in place a
program that will efficiently and effectively deliver clean/safe
water to our community. The Environmental Services Department has
conducted more than 210 tests for water quality parameters during
the previous 3 month reporting period and would not that zero (0)
samples exceeded the Ontario Drinking Water Objectives.
View the Ontario Drinking-Water Quality Standards, Objectives and
Guidelines (pdf)
View the Water Quality Reports
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