Water and Wastewater Rates

By-Law No. 2011-196

Effective on all bills rendered on and after February 1, 2012

Metered Basic Charges

Meter Size
(millimetres) 
Meter Size
(Inch) 
Basic Charge
($/Month)
February 1, 2010 
Basic Charge
($/Month)
February 1,2011 
16 and 19 5/8″ and 3/4″  17.31 18.74
25 1″  28.72  31.09
40 1 1/2″  48.08  52.04
50 2″ 121.34 131.35
75 3″ 139.98 151.53
100 4″ 274.08 296.70
150 6″ 492.23 532.86
200 8″ 796.76 862.53

* Most Residential Meters are 5/8″ or 3/4″

Consumption Charges 

First Block

0-50 cubic meters/month
$1.793/m3 (Old Rate)
$1.851/m3 (Current Rate)

Second Block (Industrial/Commercial)

Over 50 cubic meters/month
$1.255/m3 (Old Rate)
$1.296/m3 (Current Rate)
Wastewater Surcharge
89.6% (Old Rate)
93.2% = $17.47 (Current Rate)

All Residential Use, Multiple Units and Mixed-Use Buildings are billed at the first block rate.

Non-Metered

Flat Water Rate
$53.18 (Old Rate)
$55.76 (Current Rate)
Flat Wastewater Rate
$47.63
$51.96

Bulk Rate

Water charge per cubic meter – Water Haulers
$2.242 (Old Rate)
$2.314 (Current Rate)

Miscellaneous Charges (as of January 1, 2012)

Non Payment Turn Off/On Charge
$75.00

Standby Charges

If you are not using water for an extended period, standby charges for a discontinued water service are:

Water and Wastewater Customers
$36.00/month
Water Only Customers
$19.00/month

Customers must ask the County to turn off water and have a representative present at the premises when this service is being performed.

For more information contact

Norfolk County
Public Works & Environmental Services
183 Main Street of Delhi
Delhi, ON N4B 2M3

Phone: (519) 582-2100, Ext. 1200 or 1208 or (519) 428-0020, Ext. 1200 or 1208