Water & Sewer rates apply in accordance with the User Fees & Charges By-law
Due Dates:
| CUSTOMER TYPE (per unit) | WATER RATE | WASTEWATER RATE |
| Residential | $211.49 | $339.52 |
| Multi-Residential (1st unit) | $211.49 | $339.52 |
| Multi-Residential (2nd & subsequent units) | $174.27 | $279.77 |
| Small Commercial | $211.49 | $339.26 |
| Medium Commercial | $317.46 | $509.16 |
| High/Large Commercial (Tier 1) | $423.20 | $679.03 |
| High/Large Commercial (Tier 2) | $2,114.93 | $3,395.22 |
| Metered (or minimum residential/small commercial rate, whichever is higher) | $2.207 per m³ | $5.263 per m³ |
The 2025 Rate Study reviewed the customer classifications and recommended changes effective January 1, 2026.
As part of the 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget, the Township is moving forward with the purchase and installation of water meters for all commercial and industrial users.
Water Service Turn-on or off (during regular hours) - $50/each
Water Service Turn-on or off (outside regular hour) - $220/each
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Bulk Water - A Whitewater Region Employee/contractor must be in attendance and a backflow preventer must be in place = x 2 Metered Rate Contact: Deanna Nicholson, Superintendent of Environmental Services dnicholson@whitewaterregion.ca 613-646-2282 ext. 127 |
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Payment Options:
PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLANS
Did you know the Township of Whitewater Region offers pre-authorized payment plans for Water/Sewer bills? Benefits of this include no waiting in line, save on postage and transportation, no need to keep track of due dates and no penalties for missing a due date.pre-authorized payment plans.
AFTER HOURS DROP BOX/IN PERSON PAYMENTS
Payments can be placed in the after hours drop box located at the front door of the municipal office. If you require a receipt, please indicate that with your payment along with an email or mailing address.
In person payments can be made at the township office by cash, debit or cheque (credit cards not accepted at the front desk).
Payments can also be mailed to PO Box 40, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0
ONLINE BANKING PAYMENTS
Payments can be made at your bank or online. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days for online payments. For online banking please search for payee: Whitewaterregion Water
ONLINE PORTAL
The Township online portal is located on the homepage of the website. Follow the links to set up your account. You can also sign up on the portal to have your bills emailed to you instead of being mailed. You will require your roll number and Access Code/PIN located on your bill to set up your account.