Water Toll

Billing is done quarterly on or about the last week of every third month. "Water Toll" includes the minimum toll and any charges for the water used in excess of the minimum. Penalty Charge is a one-time charge, based on 20% of the outstanding water toll which is not paid within 30 days of the billing date.

Effective January 1, 2023

Single Metered Toll shall mean the use of water for a single unit.

Multiple Unit Toll shall mean each unit of a multiple dwelling, each unit of a mobile home park, each self-contained suite in a single family dwelling, and each store, office, hall, church or classroom.

Property Tax Exempt Single Unit Toll shall mean use of water for tax exempt single unit properties.

Property Tax Exempt Multiple Unit Toll shall mean each title for a multiple dwelling, each title of a mobile home park.

1.    Single Metered Toll:
Minimum quarterly toll for the first 62 cubic meters(m3) or any part thereof.    $ 67.30
Each additional M3 from 62 to 72 m3 or any part thereof.                                  $   1.17
Each additional M3 from 72 to 100 m3 or any part thereof.                                $   1.41
Each additional M3 exceeding 100 m3 or any part thereof.                                 $   1.73

2.    Multiple Unit Toll:

Minimum quarterly toll for the first 62 (m3) or any part thereof  (per unit).        $ 67.30
Each additional M3 from 62 to 72 m3 or any part thereof (per unit).                   $   1.17
Each additional M3 from 72 to 100 m3 or any part thereof (per unit).                 $   1.41
Each additional M3 exceeding 100 m3 or any part thereof (per unit).                  $   1.73

For a comparison of Oceanside community water rates please click here.

Parcel Tax & Capital Works Renewal Reserve Tax Fund

For the year 2024, there is hereby levied the following annual taxes:

Parcel Tax Rates:

(a)   A tax of  $453.60 on all parcels of land classified into Group PT1 (Single Family Dwelling)
(b)   A tax of  $624.00 on all parcels of land classified into Group PT2 (Duplex or Secondary Suite)
(c)   A tax of  $843.15 on all parcels of land classified  into Group PT3 (Multi-Family Dwelling)
(d)   A tax of  $659.40.00 on all parcels of land classified into Group PT4 (Commercial up to 60k gallons)
(e)   A tax of  $930.30 on all parcels of land classified into  Group PT5 (Commercial over 60k gallons)
(f)    A tax of  $453.60 on all parcels of land classified into Group PT6 (Vacant)
(g)   A tax of  $993.60on all parcels of land classified into Group PT7 (Institution)

*    The aforementioned taxes shall be due and payable on or before the 1st day of July  and shall have a percentage addition of 12% added to all taxes remaining unpaid after the said date.
**   In addition, taxes remaining unpaid on the 1st day of March next following the date upon which the taxes are levied shall bear interest at the rate prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council under the Taxation (Rural Area) Act, as set out under Section 760 of the Local Government Act.

Other

Accounts are kept in the name of the registered owner of the property only and it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the water bill is paid. 

Only water district employees may turn water off or on. Customers must contact the Water Board office if they desire water to be turned on or off. Refer to the Water Turn On/Off Policy on the right side of this screen for more information.

Bills may be paid in the following manner:

• At our office with cash, cheque, or money order.
• By mail with a cheque or money order.
• Online through your financial institution.
• In person at your financial institution.
• Etransfer

Policy for Shutting Water Off & On

and Billing of Services Turned Off

Policy No. 13-03

  If a Customer requires water to be turned off at the curb stop, they must contact the office to have this work done.  There is a charge of $30.00 each time water is turned off and $30.00 when it is subsequently turned back on.  A $50.00 off and $50.00 on charge for any connect or disconnect after office hours.  All work on meters, curb stops and the water mains is the responsibility of the Water District and must not be worked on by the ratepayer.

 In the event a customer is going to be away for an extended period of time and requests that water be turned off to their property, the turn off and on charges will still apply and base rate billing will also continue.  Once a person has connected to the water system, they may not “opt out” of paying the base rate due to extended absence or any other reason.

 If it comes to the attention of the Water District that a meter has been turned off by a ratepayer, a letter will be sent informing ratepayer of this policy and sighting the applicable sections from bylaw No. 134. 

 If a ratepayer is found to have knowingly disregarded this policy, the Board has the right to levy a fine up to $2000.00 plus charge the $10.00 fees for shut off and on.