New Utility Rate Effective January 1, 2026
Beginning in 2026, all municipal sewer users will pay a harmonized annual rate of $294 per year, per user unit (billed at $147 per cycle – an increase of $7 per billing cycle for a typical user unit).
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This rate applies to all customers on the:
- Route 636 System
- Village System
- Charlie Little Road System
Why Are Rates Increasing?
The updated rate reflects both rising operational costs and critical long-term infrastructure needs.
- 3.5% – Inflationary Pressures: Increases in power, fuel, materials, insurance, and contracted services.
- 1.5% – Strategic Infrastructure Investment: Targeted funding to begin addressing high-priority wastewater system upgrades, including items identified in the WWTP assessment.
This approach helps maintain system reliability today while preparing for tomorrow’s growth.
What’s Planned for 2026?
Several key projects are scheduled for the upcoming year:
- Wastewater main repairs along Kingfisher Shore Road
- Rehabilitation work at the Lake Shore lift station
- Continued improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), including work toward addressing Cell #1 dredging requirements and other identified deficiencies.
These investments support service reliability, environmental protection, and future capacity needs.
Looking Ahead
HRC is actively pursing external funding for the dredging of WWTP Cell #1, a major project required to support current users and future development.
If successful, this funding could:
- Prevent more than $250,000 in project costs from being passed to current users, and
- Improve the long-term outlook for future utility rates.
We will continue to keep residents updated as funding decisions are announced.
What This Means for You
- New rates take effect January 1, 2026
- The increase will first appear on your January 2026 utility bill
- Typical impact: $7 per billing cycle for one user unit.
- Payments can continue to be made by e-Transfer to admin@harveyruralcommunity.ca
Thank you for your understanding as we invest in essential wastewater infrastructure that protects our environment, supports community growth, and keeps our system running safely and reliability.