Rutland Waterworks offers excellent rates for water supply. An inclining, block-­tiered billing rate system encourages customers to conserve water for both the wellbeing of the infrastructure and customers’ wallets. The reasonable rates and encouragement of conservation are a win-­win for all parties involved.

A bylaw to set the 2024 Toll Rates for the District. (Bylaw 259)

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THE TRUSTEES OF THE RUTLAND WATERWORKS DISTRICT ENACT THE FOLLOWING:

1. For purposes of this Bylaw #259, “QUARTERLY” means a three (3) month period, consisting of ninety (90) days.

2. That effective the 1st day of January, 2024 the following domestic water toll rates shall apply

Single Dwellings/ Duplex / Triplex (Strata units included) $67.68 per QUARTER for the first 15,000 gallons; $2.13 per thousand for the next 24,000 gallons; $2.41 per thousand for the next 30,000 gallons; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Unmetered $112.74 per QUARTER, per unit, flat rate. Apartment Buildings/Commercial (Fourplexes & up) (Strata Incl & Cabins) $59.76 per QUARTER per unit for the first 9,000 gallons per unit; $2.13 per thousand gallons per unit for the next 9,000 gallons per unit; $2.41 per thousand gallons per unit for the next 30,000 gallons per unit; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Unmetered $112.74 per QUARTER per unit flat rate. Motels / Hotels $27.36 per QUARTER per unit for 9,000 gallons per unit; $2.13 per thousand gallons per unit for the next 12,000 gallons per unit; $2.41 per thousand gallons per unit for the next 30,000 gallons per unit; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Commercial/ Churches $59.76 per QUARTER per unit for the first 9,000 gallons per unit; $2.13 per thousand gallons for the next 48,000 gallons; $2.41 per thousand gallons for the next 30,000 gallons; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Unmetered $112.74 per QUARTER per unit flat rate. Schools & Industrial & Institutional $359.40 per QUARTER for the first 90,000 gallons; $2.13 per thousand gallons for the next 48,000 gallons; $2.41 per thousand gallons for the next 45,000 gallons; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Fire hall $59.76 per QUARTER per unit for the first 9,000 gallons per unit; $2.13 per thousand gallons for the next 48,000 gallons; $2.41 per thousand gallons for the next 30,000 gallons; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Unmetered $359.40 per QUARTER flat rate. Construction $359.40 per QUARTER flat rate. Irrigation Rate(s) $2.13 per thousand gallons for the first 24,000 gallons; $2.41 per thousand gallons for the next 30,000 gallons; $3.18 per thousand gallons thereafter. Unmetered (annual) $98.34 Boulevards $339.78 Mini Parks $828.48 Playground Parks

3. PENALTIES: In order to encourage prompt payment of tolls, a percentage addition of 10% will be added to all unpaid tolls after due date, being at least fifteen (15) days from billing date.

4. This Bylaw may be cited as the “Toll Rates Bylaw No. 259, 2024.”

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Taxes (Bylaw 258)

A Bylaw for imposing taxes upon properties within the District and for providing for the imposition of a percentage addition to encourage prompt payment thereof.

The Trustees of the Rutland Waterworks District ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

1. For the year 2024 there is hereby levied the following Taxes:
   1. A tax of $36.04 on all parcels of land classified into Group A.
   2. A tax of $42.68 on all parcels of land classified into Group B.
   3. A tax of $48.50 on all parcels of land classified into Group C.
   4. A tax of $22.68 on all parcels of land classified into Group D.
2. The aforesaid taxes shall become due as of the 31st day of October, 2024.
3. That a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount thereof shall be added to all taxes remaining unpaid after October 31^st, 2024.
4. This Bylaw may be cited as the “Taxation Bylaw No. 258”.

 

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What is the Money Used For?

The money raised through water taxes is committed to Capital Projects such as new wells, new distribution systems, and equipment purchases to maintain the existing water supplies of the District. Tax revenue does not pay for expansion due to development. The Developer pays for increased supply capability through capital cost charges.

Tax notices are mailed to the registered owner, and toll bills are mailed to the Owners, Agents, Merchants, etc. The computer billing system cannot merge these separate invoice addresses.

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Transfers

A $60.00 refundable deposit is required when you open an account with Rutland Waterworks District. A $15.00 non-refundable transfer fee is also required.

RENTAL PROPERTIES: All rental property Water Toll and Tax accounts are to be in the Property Owners name. This policy is being enforced to protect the Owners from uncontrolled water billing and service requests. Owners are ultimately responsible for the water utility and tax accounts.

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Call Outs

The standard after-hours call-out charge is $100.00. If a Rutland Waterworks District employee is called out (for example, to turn water on/off) outside of office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday) this charge will apply. There is no charge for emergency requests meeting policy guidelines.

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Capital Cost Charges

Please call our office for information regarding Capital Charges.

Payment Options

• Mail cheque or money order to Rutland Waterworks District.
• Drop in night deposit box at Rutland Waterworks District office.
• Pay in person at RWD office with cash, cheque, or Interac.
• Pre authorized debit (click for form)
• Payable at most financial institutions.
• Please enclose remittance stub with payment.
• Do not remit cash when paying by mail or when using the night deposit box.

>For Paperless Billing. Please submit your information under the E-Billing Tab.