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Table 5: Average Water Rates for 20 Cubic Metres Per Month in Selected Ontario Cities, 2011 to 2015 (1) Hamilton has a tiered rate. The rate in this Table is a blended rate. For 2015, the rate on the first 10 cubic metres was $1.37 per cubic metre and, on subsequent cubic metres, it was $2.73. (2) London has a tiered rate; however, the first 7 cubic metres per month are free — referred to as a lifeline rate. (3) A minimum monthly charge of $16. (n.a.) — fixed charges do not apply.

Table 5 Average Water Rates for 20 Cubic Metres Per Month in Selected Ontario Cities, 2011 to 2015 (1) Hamilton has a tiered rate. The rate in this Table is a blended rate. For 2015, the rate on the first 10 cubic metres was $1.37 per cubic metre and, on subsequent cubic metres, it was $2.73. (2) London has a tiered rate; however, the first 7 cubic metres per month are free — referred to as a lifeline rate. (3) A minimum monthly charge of $16. (n.a.) — fixed charges do not apply.

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his study — “Bringing sustainability to Ontario’s water systems” — begins with advocacy in 1989 and 1990 by the OSWCA and other stakeholders for water system sustainability, based on universal metering, self-sustaining vater and wastewater rate structures and policies, and more investment in the nfrastructure that is too often out of sight and out of mind.
his study — “Bringing sustainability to Ontario’s water systems” — begins with advocacy in 1989 and 1990 by the OSWCA and other stakeholders for water system sustainability, based on universal metering, self-sustaining vater and wastewater rate structures and policies, and more investment in the nfrastructure that is too often out of sight and out of mind.
Source: From Municipal Water and Wastewater Survey, Environment Canada, Ottawa, selected years. Reported in the Table called “Residential Flat versus Volumeti Rate Average Daily Water Use Per Capita ...” Table 1: Residential Flat Rate vs. Volume-based Rate Average Daily Flow (ADF) Ontario from 1991 to 2009
Source: From Municipal Water and Wastewater Survey, Environment Canada, Ottawa, selected years. Reported in the Table called “Residential Flat versus Volumeti Rate Average Daily Water Use Per Capita ...” Table 1: Residential Flat Rate vs. Volume-based Rate Average Daily Flow (ADF) Ontario from 1991 to 2009
(1) Note: Prior to 2009, municipalities that had more than one pricing scheme (for different water-distribution systems or different areas of the municipality) only reported the one which applied to the largest number of people. For 2009, all of the pricing schemes and their associated populations were reported. 2009 is the last year when data were collected. (2) CUC is constant unit charge. (3) DBR is declining unit rate. (4) IBR is increasing unit rate. (5) Complex systems have decreased in popularity and are no longer reported as a separate category. They may combine two different DBRs (one for residential and one for commercial) onto one schedule or they may arise if sewer charges are calculated on the basis of block limits that differ from block limits used for the water-rate schedule. (6) Total may deviate because of rounding. Table 2: Residential Water Rate Structure: Percentage of Population Served by Each Rate Structure in Ontario from 1991 to 2009'
(1) Note: Prior to 2009, municipalities that had more than one pricing scheme (for different water-distribution systems or different areas of the municipality) only reported the one which applied to the largest number of people. For 2009, all of the pricing schemes and their associated populations were reported. 2009 is the last year when data were collected. (2) CUC is constant unit charge. (3) DBR is declining unit rate. (4) IBR is increasing unit rate. (5) Complex systems have decreased in popularity and are no longer reported as a separate category. They may combine two different DBRs (one for residential and one for commercial) onto one schedule or they may arise if sewer charges are calculated on the basis of block limits that differ from block limits used for the water-rate schedule. (6) Total may deviate because of rounding. Table 2: Residential Water Rate Structure: Percentage of Population Served by Each Rate Structure in Ontario from 1991 to 2009'
Volume-based rates link the amount paid for water to the amount of water consumec Box 3: The Importance of Meters
Volume-based rates link the amount paid for water to the amount of water consumec Box 3: The Importance of Meters
Table 3 records the use of volumetric rates for business properties for the period from 2001 to 2009 in the six largest provinces (data were not available before 2001). Meters for commercial properties in Ontario covered close to 100% of all properties over the decade. This was comparable to Saskatchewan and Manitoba, slightly higher than British Columbia and Alberta and much higher than in Quebec where meters were used for less than 50% of business properties. The lower use of meters in Quebec arises because water systems are largely funded from the general property tax base — a ee pe re used for less than 50% of business properties. The lower use of meters in Quebec arises
Table 3 records the use of volumetric rates for business properties for the period from 2001 to 2009 in the six largest provinces (data were not available before 2001). Meters for commercial properties in Ontario covered close to 100% of all properties over the decade. This was comparable to Saskatchewan and Manitoba, slightly higher than British Columbia and Alberta and much higher than in Quebec where meters were used for less than 50% of business properties. The lower use of meters in Quebec arises because water systems are largely funded from the general property tax base — a ee pe re used for less than 50% of business properties. The lower use of meters in Quebec arises
Table 3: Percentage of Business Properties that were Metered in the Six Most Populated Provinces, 2001 to 2009" (1) The data were not available for the years prior to 2001. (2) Metering is lower in Quebec because water systems are largely funded from the general tax base — practice that is not permitted in Ontario
Table 3: Percentage of Business Properties that were Metered in the Six Most Populated Provinces, 2001 to 2009" (1) The data were not available for the years prior to 2001. (2) Metering is lower in Quebec because water systems are largely funded from the general tax base — practice that is not permitted in Ontario
(1) All prices include the costs for both water and sewer services where available. Mean is the average of all water and sewer operations. Med. is the median or mi value for all water and sewer operations. 10" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. 90" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. Table 4: Residential Price per Cubic Metre for Water and Sewers, Ontario 1991 to 2009
(1) All prices include the costs for both water and sewer services where available. Mean is the average of all water and sewer operations. Med. is the median or mi value for all water and sewer operations. 10" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. 90" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. Table 4: Residential Price per Cubic Metre for Water and Sewers, Ontario 1991 to 2009
Table 6: Residential Water Prices (dollars per month) for Selected Volumes of Service in Ontario, 1991 to 2009 Mean is the average of all water operations. Med. is the mid value for all water operations. 10" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. 90" Per. is the value at the ninetieth percentile. Source: From Municipal Water and Wastewater Survey, Environment Canada, Ottawa, selected years. Reported in the Table called “Residential Prices ($ per month) for Volume Based ...”
Table 6: Residential Water Prices (dollars per month) for Selected Volumes of Service in Ontario, 1991 to 2009 Mean is the average of all water operations. Med. is the mid value for all water operations. 10" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. 90" Per. is the value at the ninetieth percentile. Source: From Municipal Water and Wastewater Survey, Environment Canada, Ottawa, selected years. Reported in the Table called “Residential Prices ($ per month) for Volume Based ...”
Table 7: Commercial Water Prices in (dollars per month) for Selected Volumes of Service in Ontario, 1991 to 2009 Figures are rounded to the nearest dollar. Mean is the average of all water operations. Med. is the mid-value for all water operations. 10" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. 90" Per. is the value at the ninetieth percentile.
Table 7: Commercial Water Prices in (dollars per month) for Selected Volumes of Service in Ontario, 1991 to 2009 Figures are rounded to the nearest dollar. Mean is the average of all water operations. Med. is the mid-value for all water operations. 10" Per. is the value at the tenth percentile. 90" Per. is the value at the ninetieth percentile.
(1) Total yearly residential payments obtained by multiplying average monthly payments from Table 3 by 12 months and taking this total as a percentage of after tax economic family income. Table 8: Estimated Total Residential Water Payments Per Year as a Percentage of After-Tax Economic Family Income in Ontario, 1991 to 2009'
(1) Total yearly residential payments obtained by multiplying average monthly payments from Table 3 by 12 months and taking this total as a percentage of after tax economic family income. Table 8: Estimated Total Residential Water Payments Per Year as a Percentage of After-Tax Economic Family Income in Ontario, 1991 to 2009'
Table 9: Interprovincial Comparison of the Relative Importance of Residential Flat Rate and Volumetric Prices: Percentage of Population Served by Each Type, 1991 to 2009
Table 9: Interprovincial Comparison of the Relative Importance of Residential Flat Rate and Volumetric Prices: Percentage of Population Served by Each Type, 1991 to 2009
(1) Includes both water and sewer. (2) In 2009 dollars — adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.
(1) Includes both water and sewer. (2) In 2009 dollars — adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.
(1) Includes both water and sewer. (2) In 2009 dollars — adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.
(1) Includes both water and sewer. (2) In 2009 dollars — adjusted by the Consumer Price Index.
Table 12: Comparison of Water and Wastewater Rates and Monthly Costs for Selected Cities in Canada, 2015 (1) Lower rate only applies to first 5 m? per month. (2) Rates are 33% higher from June 1 to September 30 (3) Rate increases after 21.2 m’.
Table 12: Comparison of Water and Wastewater Rates and Monthly Costs for Selected Cities in Canada, 2015 (1) Lower rate only applies to first 5 m? per month. (2) Rates are 33% higher from June 1 to September 30 (3) Rate increases after 21.2 m’.
Most recent years for which data are available. Per capita dollars remove increases due to population growth and constant dollars remove increases due to inflation. Source: Calculated from Ontario Financial Information Returns, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, annual Table 14: Capital Spending Per Capita in Constant Dollars (2002) in Ontario Municipalities
Most recent years for which data are available. Per capita dollars remove increases due to population growth and constant dollars remove increases due to inflation. Source: Calculated from Ontario Financial Information Returns, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, annual Table 14: Capital Spending Per Capita in Constant Dollars (2002) in Ontario Municipalities
This approach aimed to recognize the true cost of water on a global basis, but it evidently proved to be a challenge to reflect the actual and varied circumstances across Ontario. The effort was abandoned by 2010, and the government fell back on the O’Connot recommendations that more contemporary and appropriate accounting practices should underpin the effort to recognize full cost. Building on its decision to mandate both asset management planning and water system planning by municipalities, the government reasoned that municipalities would be in a position to tailor their response to reflect local needs and better define both system costs and lifecycle requirements.
This approach aimed to recognize the true cost of water on a global basis, but it evidently proved to be a challenge to reflect the actual and varied circumstances across Ontario. The effort was abandoned by 2010, and the government fell back on the O’Connot recommendations that more contemporary and appropriate accounting practices should underpin the effort to recognize full cost. Building on its decision to mandate both asset management planning and water system planning by municipalities, the government reasoned that municipalities would be in a position to tailor their response to reflect local needs and better define both system costs and lifecycle requirements.
In Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s “Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network” has produced a suite of tools specifically targeted to municipal council members to assist in developing and implementing good asset management plans, which are the foundation of any serious effort to implement cost-recovery
In Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s “Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network” has produced a suite of tools specifically targeted to municipal council members to assist in developing and implementing good asset management plans, which are the foundation of any serious effort to implement cost-recovery
A seasonal-rate system, as Figure A.6 shows, applies a high volumetric rate during the peak water-demand season and a lower rate during the remainder of the year. By targeting seasonal demand, seasonal rates promote water conservation. The economic rationale for a seasonal-rate system is that in order to meet peak demand, the municipality must maintain supply facilities that are larger than they need to be to meet demand for most of the year. A seasonal charge recovers the extra costs of this °xcess capacity directly from the component of demand that causes those costs. This structure is sometimes used in municipalities promoting economic development. Unlike the 1990s, when manufacturing had just begun its decline in Ontario, many municipalities today are eager to leverage any competitive advantage that they may enjoy, with a view to retaining and attracting industries and jobs. Despite some implicit cross-subsidization among classes of users, the ready availability of clean water at a reasonable price can be a distinct advantage in sectors like food processing or beverage manufacturing. For example, the City of London, Ont. (illustrated in Figure A.5) is quite explicit in characterizing a lower block rate for major users as being for “economic development” purposes (Canadian Consortium, 2015, at 19).
A seasonal-rate system, as Figure A.6 shows, applies a high volumetric rate during the peak water-demand season and a lower rate during the remainder of the year. By targeting seasonal demand, seasonal rates promote water conservation. The economic rationale for a seasonal-rate system is that in order to meet peak demand, the municipality must maintain supply facilities that are larger than they need to be to meet demand for most of the year. A seasonal charge recovers the extra costs of this °xcess capacity directly from the component of demand that causes those costs. This structure is sometimes used in municipalities promoting economic development. Unlike the 1990s, when manufacturing had just begun its decline in Ontario, many municipalities today are eager to leverage any competitive advantage that they may enjoy, with a view to retaining and attracting industries and jobs. Despite some implicit cross-subsidization among classes of users, the ready availability of clean water at a reasonable price can be a distinct advantage in sectors like food processing or beverage manufacturing. For example, the City of London, Ont. (illustrated in Figure A.5) is quite explicit in characterizing a lower block rate for major users as being for “economic development” purposes (Canadian Consortium, 2015, at 19).
Figure A.6: Graphic representation of: (a) price per cubic metre of water used, and (b) water bill per month for seasonal rate structure
Figure A.6: Graphic representation of: (a) price per cubic metre of water used, and (b) water bill per month for seasonal rate structure
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