Public Notice - 2026 Proposed Increase to Water and Wastewater Rates

November 26, 2025

The Council of the Town of Greater Napanee received a report regarding forecasted costs impacting the 2026 utilities budget at their November 25 meeting. Council directed that a rates by-law be brought forward after the detailed 2026 budget is published in January. 

The proposed 2026 Water and Sewer Service Charges include a recommended increase of 5% to customers connected to the municipal water and wastewater services with an effective date of January 1. This increase will result in a financial impact to the average (24.6mᵌ) customer of $11.24 bi-monthly. The 5% will contribute to operating and capital work, as well as the Town’s portion of a new wastewater plant currently under construction. To fund the plant, up to $25 million of debt will be required, which has an anticipated $1.3 million in annual repayments as reported to Council at the May 7, 2025 meeting. By law, all funding for water / wastewater infrastructure must be paid through water and sewer rates, development charges, and / or grant funding, as applicable.

A comprehensive rate study is being recommended for 2026 to ensure that future rates accurately capture costs and support long-term financial planning 

The complete utilities rates presentation can be found on the Town’s website at www.greaternapanee.com under the Agenda for the November 25, 2025, regular session of Council.

Anyone wishing to provide written comment to Council on the proposed rate change may contact the Town Clerk at jwalters@greaternapanee.com prior to 12:00 noon on Monday, January 12, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the proposed 2026 water and sewer service charges, please contact the Utilities Department at 613-354-3351.