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

UtilityRate
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

UtilityRate
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 UsageDeposit2 Month Minimum ChargeRate 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.