Water & Wastewater User Rate Study
Haldimand County, through its consultant, Watson & Associates Ltd., is in the process of reviewing its user rates for water and wastewater.
Project background
The review is being undertaken to develop rates that would achieve full cost recovery for water and wastewater services and sustain the delivery of these services over the long-term. This is in accordance with the Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act (2002) and the Water Opportunities Act (2010).
In short, the review will:
- Plan for the future by identifying the funding needed to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure.
- Support ongoing operations such as water treatment, wastewater management, and system maintenance.
- Adapt to change including shifts in population, water usage, and environmental regulations.
- Ensure long-term sustainability so we can continue delivering safe, high-quality services to the community.
Status and updates
Consultants from Watson & Associates Ltd. will be presenting a draft rate study to the public on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Haldimand County Administration Building (Council Chambers).
Once public consultation concludes, the study is expected to be finalized and presented to Council in Committee on October 28, 2025. If approved, new rates will take effect January 1, 2026.
Public engagement
Consultants from Watson & Associates Ltd. will be presenting a draft rate study and proposed rate model to the public on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Haldimand County Administration Building (Council Chambers). All are welcome to attend.
The draft rate study will be posted on this page for public review beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Members of the public are encouraged to review the study report and provide comments and/or questions in advance.
Questions will be provided to consultants prior to the presentation, and every effort will be made to address them on September 9.
Project contacts
Daryl Abbs
Managing Partner
Watson & Associates Ltd.
Phone: 905-272-3600
Email: abbs@watsonecon.ca
Tareq El-Ahmed
Treasurer
Haldimand County
Phone: 905-318-5932 ext. 6347
Email: tel-ahmed@haldimandcounty.on.ca
Not all project documents may be accessible to all users. If you require any special accommodation to access the project information or online material, please email accessibility@haldimandcounty.on.ca and we will work together to best share the information with you.
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