Utilities User Rates
- Water Base Fee $78.12 per quarter.
- Consumption charges per cubic meter (In addition to the Base Fee) as follows:
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|
LEVELS |
CONSUMPTION |
RATE |
TIER A |
0 -10 |
$0.00 |
TIER B |
11-20 |
$0.00 |
TIER C |
21-40 |
$0.98 |
TIER D |
41 -80 |
$1.20 |
TIER E |
Over 80 |
$1.74 |
- Unmetered Fee (where metering is NOT possible as determined by GVW) a flat rate of $153.50 per quarter is added to the Base Fee.
- Unmetered Fee (where metering IS possible) a flat rate per quarter is added to the Base Fee as follows:
- Initial and first quarter $210.00
- Second and third quarters $425.00
- Fourth and Subsequent quarters $800.00
- Sewer Base Fee of $48.98 per quarter, per residence, includes 20 cubic meters.
- Metered Sewer at $2.45 per cubic meter, over 20 cubic meters:
- Based on January, February, March water usage, and
- Fee is re-calculated the first quarter each year and remains the same through the fourth quarter billing.
- Flat Rate Sewer of $70.47 per quarter; in addition to the Sewer Base Fee. For customers that do not have a meter or did not have a January, February, March meter read.
- $26.59 per quarter
- Weekly pickup, 2 bags
- $8.61 per quarter
- Bi-weekly pickup, unlimited pickup
Commercial
- All consumption at $1.09 per cubic meter
- Base Fee of $78.12 per quarter
- Minimum Fee based on the size of meter
FEE |
METER SIZE |
METER SIZE |
$78.25 |
16mm + smaller |
5/8” |
$93.40 |
17 – 21 mm |
3/4” |
$114.00 |
22 – 26 mm |
1” |
$211.10 |
27 – 39 mm |
1-1/2" |
$235.40 |
40 – 55 mm |
2” |
$651.35 |
55 – 80 mm |
3” |
$915.35 |
80 – 110 mm |
4” |
$1,176.85 |
110 – 160 mm |
6” |
$1,615.10 |
Over 160 mm |
8” |
- Irrigation water at $1.09 per cubic meter
- Unmetered Fee (where metering is NOT possible as determined by GVW) a flat rate of $231.50 per quarter is added to the Base Fee.
- Unmetered Fee (where metering IS possible) a flat rate per quarter is added to the Base Fee as follows:
- Initial and first quarter $210.00
- Second and subsequent quarters $425.00
- Fourth and Subsequent quarters $800.00
- Based on 80% of current water consumption each quarter x $2.54 per cubic meter
- The minimum sewer charge is $48.98 per quarter
- Sewer Flat Rate of $124.98 per quarter
- $75.59 per quarter
- Weekly pick up, 7 bags
- $66.03 per quarter
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday Pick up, Unlimited Pick up
Property Owners/Landlords with Tenants
- If you are a property owner or landlord whose tenant is responsible for paying the utility bill, read and then complete the Tenant Utility Billing Authorization form.
- Complete the Tenant Utility Billing Authorization form - 25
 and return to the utility department
Commercial and Multi Family Accounts
- Commercial and Multi Family accounts may elect to have their garbage collected by bin.
- A copy of the contract must be given to the finance utility department in order to waive our garbage collection Fee.
Other Information:
- All customers are subject to 12% interest on all unpaid balances after the utility due date. Please check your bill for the billing due date to avoid interest charges.
- For automatic withdrawal please visit the Utility Auto-Debit Program page for more information
- Account history, consumption, billing and payment information can be obtained online at http://www/vernon/ca/mycity
For more information, visit:
- Understanding your Residential Utility Bills - 1.23 MB
- High Water Consumption? How to check, diagnose and fix leaks.
- Garbage Collection / Recycling
- Greater Vernon Water
Visit the Greater Vernon Water website for up-to-date information, including emergency lawn and garden regulations, water quality and conservation information, troubleshooting tips and more.
Water Reclamation & Spray Irrigation
Contact Us:
Contact the City's utility department for more information
- Phone:250-545-1361
- Fax:250-545-7876
- Email:Cutil@vernon.ca,
- In Person:City Hall 3400 30th Street and ask to speak with a utility clerk.
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