Water Conservation Measures in effect May 1 to October 1 ever year.
Under Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures a person must not water lawns, except:
* even-numbered civic addresses, on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 4 am and 9 am and between 7 pm and 10 pm
* odd-numbered civic addresses, on Thursdays and Sundays between 4 am and 9 am and between 7 pm and 10 pm
View full water conservation measures bylaw here.
The utility bill includes a water charge, a sewer charge, which is 60% of the water charge and a scavenger fee. Rates and fees are authorized by bylaw.
Any outstanding amount at December 31st is transferred to the property tax roll, interest on the outstanding amount accrues on a daily basis.
What charges are on my utility bill?
Water rates are determined by your meter size. See the below chart for current water & sewer rates.
Variable Charges
Water Actual Use, Sewer Use (60% of water use)
|
Water Usage Charge |
|
|
Service Type |
Rate per cubic meter |
|
Business |
$ 1.68 |
|
Residential |
$ 1.68 |
|
Outside City |
$ 1.68 |
|
Bulk (Non Domestic Use) |
$ 4.50* |
|
Raw Water |
$ 1.25 |
Fixed, Bi-Monthly Charges
|
Meter Size |
Water Fixed Charge |
Sewer Fixed Charge |
Sewer Fixed Charge |
|
5/8″ |
$ 37.00 |
$ 40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
3/4″ |
$ 53.00 |
$ 57.30 |
$71.62 |
|
1″ |
$ 95.00 |
$ 102.00 |
$128.38 |
|
1.5″ |
$ 213.00 |
$ 230.27 |
$287.84 |
|
2” |
$ 379.00 |
$ 409.73 |
$512.16 |
The City’s sewer infrastructure charge will be increasing effective January 1, 2017. Mayor & Council are committed to ensuring quality sustainable infrastructure is maintained and upgraded in a timely manner. This increase is the second phase of a two part increase approved in 2015 through Bylaw 4088, to ensure the sewer fund continues to have adequate funding for ongoing improvements.
How do I convert my utility bill?
All water is billed based on cubic meter
To convert:
Cubic meters to gallons – multiply by 220
Gallons to cubic meters – multiply by .004546
1 cubic meter = 1,000 Liters
General Utility Bill Questions & Answers
I’ve purchased a new home, or I’m moving?
The utility account stays with the address of the property. The Statement of Adjustments you received from your lawyer or notary during the purchase or sale of your home shows the adjustment made to your utility account. Please contact your lawyer if you have any questions about your statement of adjustments.
I’ve moved or will be moving and need to change my mailing address for my utility bill? If your mailing address is changing, please contact our utility department at (250) 784-3610 or by email at utility_bills@dawsoncreek.ca
When can I expect my utility bill?
The City of Dawson Creek mails utility bills every two months, which is determined by your address and the route you are on. Water meters are read on average every 60 days.
For further information on your utility account please contact our utility department at:
(250) 784-3610 or by email: utility_bills@dawsoncreek.ca
