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Owen Sound Approves 5% Water Rate Hike Effective July 1, Maintains Wastewater Surcharge

Owen Sound Approves 5% Water Rate Hike Effective July 1, Maintains Wastewater Surcharge

Owen Sound water bills will rise 5% on July 1, with annual increases projected through 2029. Here’s how much more you’ll pay and why the City says it’s necessary.

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Miranda Miller
May 06, 2025
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Owen Sound Approves 5% Water Rate Hike Effective July 1, Maintains Wastewater Surcharge
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Owen Sound residents can expect their water bills to increase starting July 1, 2025, following City Council’s approval of a 5% rate hike. The decision also maintains the existing wastewater surcharge at 124% of the water rate.

The increase means the average residential user — consuming 200 cubic metres of water annually …

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