Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Utility Rate Change
4-
Utility Rate Change
The Town of Hinton’s water and sewage services are provided through a partnership with the pulp mill and the Town must pay for its proportional share of operating and capital costs. The joint infrastructure is very old, and the Town needs to charge higher utility costs to pay its share of costs. Learn more here.
-
Utility Rate Change
In 2024, it was estimated that a new WTP would cost $80 million. This value will increase over time due to inflation.
-
Utility Rate Change
Yes, a refundable deposit of $101.10 is required to open a new residential utility account.
-
Utility Rate Change
The Town’s Utility Bylaw states that the property owner is liable for all applicable fees including Town utility bills. If a utility bill remains unpaid after 90 days, the utility account balance may be transferred to the property owner’s property tax account.