Utility Rates
Utility bills are sent out every 2 months and are due 21 days after the billing date. Any outstanding bill after 120 days may be transferred to your property tax.
Residential Rates 2022
| Utility | Rate |
|---|---|
| Water | $77.60 per consumer unit (Bylaw No. 859) |
| Sewer | $32.26 per consumer unit (Bylaw No. 858) |
| Waste Management | $27.20 per dwelling (Bylaw No. 933) |
| Capital Surcharge | $10.82 |
| Water Treatment Surcharge | $5.41 |
| Total Billing | $153.29 every 2 months |
Deposit on residential services is equivalent to the bimonthly rate at the time of hook up. Council approved changes to the Utility rates effective July 1, 2022.
Commercial Rates 2022
| Utility | Rate |
|---|---|
| Water | $77.60 per consumer unit to 50M3 (Bylaw No. 859) |
| Sewer | $32.26 per consumer unit to 50M3 (Bylaw No. 858) |
| Waste Management | $78.54 (Bylaw No. 933) |
| Capital Surcharge | $10.82 |
| Water Treatment Surcharge | $5.41 |
| Total Billing | $204.63 every 2 months |
There is no deposit required on non-residential services. , Council approved changes to the Utility rates effective July 1, 2022.
Commercial Rates for Service in Excess of 50M3 2021
Sewer (consumption >50m3)
- $0.4932
Water (consumption >50m3)
- $1.232
Rates for privately owned bins are as per bylaw.
New Buildings
The customer is responsible for the cost of the meter and kit connection for new buildings.
Truck Fill Station 2022 - Note Monthly Billings for Truck Fill Station effective July 1, 2022
| Type of Usage | Deposit | 2 Month Minimum Charge | Rate in Excess of 5 Cubic Metres per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $100 | $38.80 plus Capital surcharge $2.70 and Water Treatment Surcharge $2.70 | $2.0853 per cubic metre in excess of 5 cubic meters |
| Total Billing | $44.20 | ||
| Commercial | $100 | $38.801 plus Capital surcharge $2.70 and Water Treatment Surcharge $2.70 | $7.8156 per cubic metre in excess of 5 cubic meters |
| Total Billing | $44.20 |
When the account has been cancelled the refundable surcharge will be applied to the final billing. The building owner is responsible for payment of the account. Account holders must notify the Town of Hinton if they wish to deactivate their account 780-865-6014.
Construction Utility Fee
- Commercial - $200
- Residential - $50
The fee is for the purpose of supplying water during construction of the new building and is payable at the time of the development permit. After 6 months, utility rates will be in effect.