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Water:<\/h3>\n

The water sources are the Birch Hills reservoirs.\u00a0 The Town has its own water treatment facility.<\/p>\n

The Town employs a water operator that maintains the current certification level required by the Province of Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n

Minimum water is $80.00 per month which provides residents with a capacity of 12 cubic meters.<\/p>\n

Overage is charged at $3.00\u00a0per cubic meter over the minimum.<\/p>\n

A water meter deposit is required for all utility accounts $375.00 for renters and $100.00 for home owners, this amount is due within 7 days of receiving services.<\/p>\n

Sewer:<\/h3>\n

The set sewer charge is a rate of $35.00 per month; the volumetric rate for over 12 cubic meters is $1.25 per cubic meter.<\/p>\n

Infrastructure Fee:<\/h3>\n

There is an infrastructure fee of $23.00 per month.<\/p>\n

Bulk Water Sales:<\/h3>\n

Rate = $45.00 per 1000 gallons \/ $9.89 per cubic meter<\/p>\n

Billing:<\/h3>\n

Payments for utility billings can be made by cash, cheque, debit card, credit card, E-transfer or through online banking.<\/p>\n

There is an option for you to pay by preauthorized debit.\u00a0 Please fill out a PAD Agreement Form if you are interested.<\/p>\n

Utility bills are sent out on the 1st of the month by mail unless an email consent form has been filled out and sent back to the town office.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n

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