Water and Sewer rates have been set in Petawawa for 2023. Mayor Gary Serviss says customers on municipal water will see a $16.38 increase and a $20.28 increase for sewer rates compared to 2022.
The flat water rate for residential units is $400.41 and for commercial units is $540.55. Sewage rates will be $489.12 for residential units and $679.87 for commercial units.
Serviss says they will be doing system upgrades at the water treatment and sewage treatment plants, work on the Renfrew Street Pumping Station, watermain looping and distribution improvements.
The Town will also continue with a net zero project at the Petawawa Water Pollution Control Plant in 2023.
Town Council approved the 2023 water and sewer budgets on Monday which includes $5.2-million for waterworks purposes and $8-million for sewage system purposes.
The 2023 budget for Petawawa was also passed this week and for every $100,000 of property assessment local residents will see an increase in $27.24 for municipal taxes. With the average residence in Petawawa assessed at $264,000 that works out to an increase in $71.92.
(written by: Rudy Kadlec)