Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Water rates going up

City administration is calling for a 14.3 percent increase to water rates for 2011.  Environment Manager Kerri Marshall says water and sewer rates are still affordable.  Based on the consumption of 200 cubic meters; the average customer will see an extra $8.07 on their monthly bill.  The annual cost would be $774.10. Councillor Mark Bentz raised the point that the Province is no longer allowing municipalities to put of maintenance upgrades due to health and safety concerns over drinking water.