The Region’s water and wastewater rates did not change over the three-year period from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022.
Based on a Sept 2021 Regional Council approval, the first of six annual 3.3% combined rate increases took effect on April 1 2022.
Details of the rate study and other considerations that went into the staff recommendations can be found in the Wastewater Financial Sustainability Plan, which is an attachment to the Sept 2021 staff report (see links)
Vaughan proudly maintains one of the lowest and most competitive water and wastewater rates in the Greater Toronto Area. These rates are established each year as part of the City’s comprehensive budget process.
Continued infrastructure investments are critical to ensure the City can deliver clean and safe drinking water, collect wastewater effectively, manage stormwater to mitigate flooding and save for future water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs.
Rate increases (%), year over year, are as follows
2020 -0%
2021 - 2.9%
2022 - 3.3%
