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Find current rates for water, wastewater and stormwater services in Waterloo.
Your fees help the City of Waterloo maintain and upgrade safe and reliable infrastructure that:
About 51% of these fees go to the Region of Waterloo, which supplies safe drinking water and treats wastewater.
You pay for water by the cubic metre.
Example
If you use 10 cubic metres of water, you are billed for 10 cubic metres of wastewater.
| Utility | 2024 | 2025 |
| Water | $2.32 | $2.48 |
| Wastewater | $2.81 | $2.93 |
Stormwater fees pay for sewers, drains and ponds that manage rainwater, reduce flooding, improve water quality and help the city handle extreme weather
Your monthly fee is based on how much runoff your property creates.
Apply for a stormwater credit — residential properties that manage runoff may qualify for up to 45% off their stormwater fee.
| Residential | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $11.19 | $12.52 |
| Medium | $16.76 | $18.75 |
| Large | $22.88 | $25.60 |
| Multi-residential | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $32.11 | $35.93 |
| Medium | $135.85 | $152.02 |
| Large | $723.89 | $810.03 |
| Institutional | 2024 | 2025 |
| Small | $52.04 | $58.23 |
| Medium | $140.64 | $157.38 |
| Large | $287.98 | $322.25 |
| Commercial and industrial | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $43.06 | $48.18 |
| Medium | $201.08 | $225.01 |
| Large | $648.02 | $725.13 |
| Largest | $1,641.38 | $1,836.70 |
All properties with water service pay a monthly fee based on the size of their water meter.
Learn more about how we read meters on our water meter page.
For questions about your meter, contact customer service at 519-886-2310 or utilities@waterloo.ca.
|
Property use |
Meter size |
2024 |
2025 |
|
Residential single home |
15 mm |
$3.63 |
$3.80 |
|
Residential small apartments |
25 mm |
$7.24 |
$7.58 |
|
Small commercial and industrial |
40 mm |
$13.22 |
$13.84 |
|
Large commercial and industrial* |
50 mm |
$16.64 |
$17.42 |
|
Large commercial and industrial* |
75 mm |
$34.69 |
$36.32 |
|
Large commercial and industrial* |
100 mm |
$50.89 |
$53.28 |
|
Large commercial and industrial* |
150 mm |
$86.55 |
$90.62 |
|
Large commercial and industrial* |
200 mm |
$130.42 |
$136.55 |
|
Large commercial and industrial* |
250 mm |
$173.75 |
$181.92 |
*There is an additional $44.41 fire protection fee for large commercial and industrial properties.
View the fees and charges bylaw for a full list of water fees starting on page 52.
We offer a credit of up to 45% off for residential properties that manage their runoff.
Learn more on our stormwater management page.
Contact us with questions about your account:
