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Docket: UW22308
Order: UW09-03

IN THE MATTER of an application by the Montague Sewage and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation for an increase in its schedule of sewer and water rates and charges.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

on Thursday, the 7th day of May, 2009.

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair
Brian McKenna, Vice-Chair
John Broderick, Commissioner
Chester MacNeill, Commissioner

Order

 WHEREAS the Montague Sewage and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation (the "Utility"), by application filed on February 5, 2009, has applied for approval to increase its annual sewer and water rates and charges;

AND WHEREAS the Utility proposes to implement the increases over a three-year period, commencing July 1, 2009; 

AND WHEREAS by notice published in local newspapers following receipt of the said application, the Commission invited written comments on the Utility's proposed rates; 

AND WHEREAS the Commission subsequently received three written submissions in response to the public notice; 

AND WHEREAS the Commission has considered the Utility's submission, as well as the responses to the public notice; 

AND WHEREAS the Commission has, based on a thorough analysis of the application, concluded that: 

  • expenditures associated with the Utility's share of infrastructure program investments for both sewer and water services have resulted in significant increases in operating costs; 

  • increased expenditures associated with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the water and pollution treatment facilities, including the Utility's requirement to comply with expanding environmental regulations, have also impacted the Utility's overall operating costs; and 

  • the Utility's forecasted operating expenses are reasonable in relation to the services provided;  

AND WHEREAS it appears to the Commission that the phasing in of sewer and water rate increases over a three-year period is fair and reasonable: 

AND WHEREAS it further appears to the Commission that the Tariffs of Rates and Charges approved herein are necessary and equitable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act and the Water and Sewerage Act;

IT IS ORDERED THAT

1.  The existing Tariff for water and wastewater services of the Montague Sewage and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation is revoked and the Tariffs appended to, and forming part of, this Order are substituted therefore; and

2.  The appended Tariffs are approved and declared effective on July 1, 2009, July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011 respectively, and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 7th day of May, 2009.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair

Brian McKenna, Vice-Chair

John Broderick, Commissioner

Chester MacNeill, Commissioner

NOTICE

Section 12 of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act reads as follows:

12. The Commission may, in its absolute discretion, review, rescind or vary any order or decision made by it or rehear any application before deciding it.

Parties to this proceeding seeking a review of the Commission's decision or order in this matter may do so by filing with the Commission, at the earliest date, a written Request for Review, which clearly states the reasons for the review and the nature of the relief sought.

Sections 13.(1), 13(2), 13(3), and 13(4) of the Act provide as follows:  13.(1)    An appeal lies from a decision or order of the Commission to the Court of Appeal upon a question of law or jurisdiction.

(2) The appeal shall be made by filing a notice of appeal in the Court of Appeal within twenty days after the decision or order appealed from and the rules of court respecting appeals apply with the necessary changes. 

(3) The Commission shall be deemed to be a party to the appeal. 

(4) No costs shall be payable by any party to an appeal under this section unless the Court of Appeal, in its discretion, for special reasons, so orders.

Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    July 1, 2009
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW22308/UW09-03

 

 

 

 

 

MONTAGUE SEWER
AND WATER COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT
CORPORATION

SEWER & WATER TARIFF

 

THIS TARIFF SPECIFIES THE RATES AND CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
MONTAGUE SEWER AND WATER
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT CORPORATION


RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TYPES
OF SERVICES AND MANNER IN WHICH SUCH
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ARE CONTAINED IN THE
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWERAGE
UTILITIES GENERAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS

 

EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2009

Contents

Table of Contents

Metered Rates

Unmetered Rates

Municipal Services Rates

Sanitary Sewage Surcharge

Metered Rates

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to metered services provided to customers by the Town of Montague Sewer and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation.

Customers not connected to the water system but capable of being served shall be billed the appropriate water service demand charge, plus the applicable unmetered rate for sewer services contained on page 2 of this Tariff.

Customers located outside Montague's municipal limits will be charged an additional amount of 10% on all applicable rates and charges.

Water & Sewer Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly $0.73 per
cubic metre
5/8 inch $18.45 $55.35
3/4 inch $23.54 $70.62
1 inch $33.72 $101.16
1 1/2 inch $59.17 $177.51
2 inch $89.71 $269.13
3 inch $160.96 $482.88
4 inch $262.76 $788.28
6 inch $517.25 $1,551.75

Water Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly $0.30 per
cubic metre
5/8 inch $12.15 $36.45
3/4 inch $15.89 $47.67
1 inch $23.39 $70.17
1 1/2 inch $42.12 $126.36
2 inch $64.60 $193.80
3 inch $117.04 $351.12
4 inch $191.97 $575.91
6 inch $379.28 $1,137.84

Minimum Bill:

The minimum bill is the Demand Charge.

Unmetered Rates

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to unmetered services provided to customers served or capable of being served by the Town of Montague Sewer and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation.

Flat Rates:

No water service line to exceed 3/4 inch.

Customers located outside Montague's municipal limits will be charged an additional amount of 10% on all applicable rates and charges.

Single-Family Dwellings
Monthly Quarterly

Annually

Water & Sewer Service:

 $33.36 $100.07 $400.28

Sewer Service:

 $14.93 $44.80 $179.18
Non-Single Family Dwellings

Sewer Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
(Equiv. Water Service Meter Size) Monthly Quarterly $0.44 per
cubic metre
based on estimated
water consumption
5/8 inch $5.94 $17.82
3/4 inch $7.11 $21.33
1 inch $9.45 $28.35
1 1/2 inch $15.30 $45.90
2 inch $22.32 $66.96
3 inch $38.69 $116.07
4 inch $62.09 $186.27
6 inch $120.59 $361.77

Special Flat Rates:

The Utility may approve the use of special flat rates where it is considered expedient due to the inadvisability of installing a meter due to exposure, etc., such as residential construction, temporary water fountains and similar devices. This type of service is to be provided only on an intermittent basis and is not to cover heavy consumption use.

Rates for Water Supplied from Fire Hydrants:

When the use of any fire hydrant is desired for supplying water for flushing sewers, drains or any other purpose, other than for fire protection, the Utility may grant a permit under such terms, conditions and rates as it may see fit, including arrangements regarding supervision of the opening and closing of the hydrant.

Municipal Service Rates

Fire Protection Charge:

The Utility shall charge the Town of Montague annually for water system facilities provided for fire protection services, the amount of 20% of the previous year's total water utility expenditures.

Sanitary Sewage Charge

Application:

In cases where any customer of the Utility discharges a sewage effluent into the sewer system which is excessively strong or where the suspended solids or fat and grease components are excessively high, the Utility may determine by sample testing and such other means as may be available, the degree of excessive contamination and require the customer to pay an additional surcharge in accordance with the concentration of the suspended solids (SS) and fat and grease (GR) proportions as set forth below.

Surcharge:

In cents per 1,000 imperial gallons -

SS(ppm) -  350

x 5.3

+

GR(ppm) - 100

x 5.3

       350

        100

In cents per cubic metre -

SS(ppm) -  350

x 1.166

+

GR(ppm) - 100

x 1.166

       350

         100

Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    July 1, 2010
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW22308/UW09-03

 

 

 

 

 

MONTAGUE SEWER
AND WATER COLLECTION
AND TREATMENT
CORPORATION

SEWER & WATER TARIFF

 

THIS TARIFF SPECIFIES THE RATES AND CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
MONTAGUE SEWER AND WATER
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT CORPORATION


RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TYPES
OF SERVICES AND MANNER IN WHICH SUCH
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ARE CONTAINED IN THE
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWERAGE
UTILITIES GENERAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS

 

EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2010

Contents

Table of Contents

Metered Rates

Unmetered Rates

Municipal Services Rates

Sanitary Sewage Surcharge

Metered Rates

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to metered services provided to customers by the Town of Montague Sewer and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation.

Customers not connected to the water system but capable of being served shall be billed the appropriate water service demand charge, plus the applicable unmetered rate for sewer services contained on page 2 of this Tariff.

Customers located outside Montague's municipal limits will be charged an additional amount of 10% on all applicable rates and charges.

Water & Sewer Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly $0.88 per
cubic metre
5/8 inch $22.19 $66.57
3/4 inch $28.31 $84.93
1 inch $40.56 $121.68
1 1/2 inch $71.17 $213.51
2 inch $107.91 $323.73
3 inch $161.09 $483.27
4 inch $262.76 $788.28
6 inch $622.23 $1,866.69

Water Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly $0.35 per
cubic metre
5/8 inch $13.88 $41.64
3/4 inch $18.16 $54.48
1 inch $26.73 $80.19
1 1/2 inch $48.14 $144.42
2 inch $73.82 $221.46
3 inch $133.76 $401.28
4 inch $219.39 $658.17
6 inch $433.47 $1,300.41

Minimum Bill:

The minimum bill is the Demand Charge.

Unmetered Rates

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to unmetered services provided to customers served or capable of being served by the Town of Montague Sewer and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation.

Flat Rates:

No water service line to exceed 3/4 inch.

Customers located outside Montague's municipal limits will be charged an additional amount of 10% on all applicable rates and charges.

Single-Family Dwellings
Monthly Quarterly

Annually

Water Sewer Service:

 $40.13 $120.38 $481.52

Sewer Service:

 $19.07 $57.21 $228.84
Non-Single Family Dwellings

Sewer Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
(Equiv. Water Service Meter Size) Monthly Quarterly $0.57 per
cubic metre
based on estimated
water consumption
5/8 inch $7.58 $22.74
3/4 inch $9.08 $27.24
1 inch $12.06 $36.18
1 1/2 inch $19.53 $58.59
2 inch $28.50 $85.50
3 inch $49.42 $148.26
4 inch $79.30 $237.90
6 inch $154.01 $462.03

Special Flat Rates:

The Utility may approve the use of special flat rates where it is considered expedient due to the inadvisability of installing a meter due to exposure, etc., such as residential construction, temporary water fountains and similar devices. This type of service is to be provided only on an intermittent basis and is not to cover heavy consumption use.

Rates for Water Supplied from Fire Hydrants:

When the use of any fire hydrant is desired for supplying water for flushing sewers, drains or any other purpose, other than for fire protection, the Utility may grant a permit under such terms, conditions and rates as it may see fit, including arrangements regarding supervision of the opening and closing of the hydrant.

Municipal Services Rates

Fire Protection Charge:

The Utility shall charge the Town of Montague annually for water system facilities provided for fire protection services, the amount of 20% of the previous year's total water utility expenditures.

Sanitary Sewage Charge

Application:

In cases where any customer of the Utility discharges a sewage effluent into the sewer system which is excessively strong or where the suspended solids or fat and grease components are excessively high, the Utility may determine by sample testing and such other means as may be available, the degree of excessive contamination and require the customer to pay an additional surcharge in accordance with the concentration of the suspended solids (SS) and fat and grease (GR) proportions as set forth below.

Surcharge:

In cents per 1,000 imperial gallons -

SS(ppm) -  350

x 5.3

+

GR(ppm) - 100

x 5.3

       350

        100

In cents per cubic metre -

SS(ppm) -  350

x 1.166

+

GR(ppm) - 100

x 1.166

       350

         100

Approved:   Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission
Effective:    July 1, 2011
Order Authorizing Tariff: IRAC/UW22308/UW09-03

 

 

 

 

 

MONTAGUE SEWER
AND WATER COLLECTION
 AND TREATMENT
CORPORATION

SEWER & WATER TARIFF

 

THIS TARIFF SPECIFIES THE RATES AND CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
MONTAGUE SEWER AND WATER
COLLECTION AND TREATMENT CORPORATION


RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TYPES
OF SERVICES AND MANNER IN WHICH SUCH
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ARE CONTAINED IN THE
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWERAGE
UTILITIES GENERAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS

 

EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2011

Contents

Table of Contents

Metered Rates

Unmetered Rates

Municipal Services Rates

Sanitary Sewage Surcharge

Metered Rates

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to metered services provided to customers by the Town of Montague Sewer and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation.

Customers not connected to the water system but capable of being served shall be billed the appropriate water service demand charge, plus the applicable unmetered rate for sewer services contained on page 2 of this Tariff.

Customers located outside Montague's Municipal Limits will be charged an additional amount of 10% on all applicable rates and charges.

Water & Sewer Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly $1.02 per
cubic metre
5/8 inch $25.94 $77.82
3/4 inch $33.09 $99.27
1 inch $47.40 $142.20
1 1/2 inch $83.18 $249.54
2 inch $126.12 $378.36
3 inch $193.75 $581.25
4 inch $316.09 $948.27
6 inch $622.23 $1,866.69

Water Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
Meter Size Monthly Quarterly $0.39 per
cubic metre
5/8 inch $15.62 $46.86
3/4 inch $20.43 $61.29
1 inch $30.07 $90.21
1 1/2 inch $54.15 $162.45
2 inch $83.05 $249.15
3 inch $150.48 $451.44
4 inch $246.82 $740.46
6 inch $487.65 $1,462.95

Minimum Bill:

The minimum bill is the Demand Charge.

Unmetered Rates

Application:

The following rates and charges apply to unmetered services provided to customers served or capable of being served by the Town of Montague Sewer and Water Collection and Treatment Corporation.

Flat Rates:

No water service line to exceed 3/4 inch.

Customers located outside Montague's municipal limits will be charged an additional amount of 10% on all applicable rates and charges.

Single-Family Dwellings
Monthly Quarterly

Annually

Water & Sewer Service:

 $46.90 $140.69 $562.76

Sewer Service:

 $23.21 $69.62 $278.49
Non-Single Family Dwellings

Sewer Service:

Demand Charge

  

Commodity
Charge
(Equiv. Water Service Meter Size) Monthly Quarterly $0.69 per
cubic metre
based on estimated
water consumption
5/8 inch $9.23 $27.69
3/4 inch $11.05 $33.15
1 inch $14.68 $44.04
1 1/2 inch $23.77 $71.31
2 inch $34.68 $104.04
3 inch $60.14 $180.42
4 inch $96.51 $289.53
6 inch $187.42 $562.26

Special Flat Rates:

The Utility may approve the use of special flat rates where it is considered expedient due to the inadvisability of installing a meter due to exposure, etc., such as residential construction, temporary water fountains and similar devices. This type of service is to be provided only on an intermittent basis and is not to cover heavy consumption use.

Rates for Water Supplied from Fire Hydrants:

When the use of any fire hydrant is desired for supplying water for flushing sewers, drains or any other purpose, other than for fire protection, the Utility may grant a permit under such terms, conditions and rates as it may see fit, including arrangements regarding supervision of the opening and closing of the hydrant.

Municipal Services Rates

Fire Protection Charge:

The Utility shall charge the Town of Montague annually for water system facilities provided for fire protection services, the amount of 20% of the previous year's total water utility expenditures.

Sanitary Sewage Charge

Application:

In cases where any customer of the Utility discharges a sewage effluent into the sewer system which is excessively strong or where the suspended solids or fat and grease components are excessively high, the Utility may determine by sample testing and such other means as may be available, the degree of excessive contamination and require the customer to pay an additional surcharge in accordance with the concentration of the suspended solids (SS) and fat and grease (GR) proportions as set forth below.

Surcharge:

In cents per 1,000 imperial gallons -

SS(ppm) -  350

x 5.3

+

GR(ppm) - 100

x 5.3

         350

        100

In cents per cubic metre -

SS(ppm) -  350

x 1.166

+

GR(ppm) - 100

x 1.166

         350

         100