Niagara Region is responsible for the operation, installation and maintenance of water and sewer systems. This includes water & sewer approvals, laboratory services, environmental monitoring and industrial waste.

We Supply Water to Cities/Towns, they Supply it to You

The Region operates 6 separate water systems and 11 wastewater systems, with more than 500 kms of pipes for water and sewer. We supply the water to the area municipalities, who supply it to the residents & businesses in their community.

Water and Wastewater Rate Change for 2009

Residents will see an average increase of $26 this year on their water and wastewater bills for Regional costs. This is due to a 3.4% budget increase in operating costs (2.4%) and funding for infrastructure projects. (1%)

An average family of four pays the Region $275/year for water consumption and $239 for wastewater (sewage).

Questions and Answers about the Water/Wastewater Rate Change

Region Proposing Changes to Water/Wastewater Charges

The Region is recommending changes to the way it charges municipalities for its water supply.

The current payment structure is based on the amount of water used, which has decreased over the past 5 years. As 90% of the Region's costs are fixed, the decrease has led to an $18.3 million shortfall.

The proposed structure will require area municipalities to pay 25% of the fixed costs based on their usage in the previous year, and the remaining 75% will be based on a volume. This would ensure Niagara Region does not have future budget shortfalls.

Water Projects in Niagara Region

Information about water and wastewater studies and projects that are proposed, underway or recently completed, including Wainfleet’s Water & Sewer Project, Northeast Wastewater Service and the Niagara Falls/Thorold connection.