Water and Wastewater Rate Study

The City of Vaughan is committed to providing water and wastewater rates that are sustainable, fair and affordable, while also sufficient for funding the cost of operating and maintaining the City’s infrastructure.

As part of this commitment, the City reviews its rates every few years or on an as-needed basis to ensure the existing structure remains appropriate.

 

The City is undergoing a comprehensive review of the current rates and rate structure for the delivery of water and wastewater services to Vaughan residents and businesses.

 

This study will provide recommendations for sustaining the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure and delivery of services over the next 10 years. It will also:

  • evaluate the cost of delivering water and wastewater services.
  • conduct a cost-recovery analysis that includes re-evaluating the fairness of the current rate structure to residents and businesses.
  • provide opportunities for residents and stakeholders to provide input on potential rate structure options.

Get involved

Learn more about the study with these informational boards (PDF) and then provide your input on the current and proposed water and wastewater rate structures.

 

Take the online survey
Share your feedback through an online survey available until Tuesday, June 30.
 

Visit a pop-up event

Share your feedback with the project team by coming to any of the following pop-up events:

  • Monday, June 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Al Palladini Community Centre (9201 Islington Ave.)
  • Tuesday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)
  • Wednesday, June 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.)
  • Thursday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carrville Community Centre (655 Thomas Cook Ave.)
  • Friday, June 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Garnet A. Williams Community Centre (501 Clark Ave. W.)

Email us

Submit your comments to the project team at WaterandWastewater.Finance@vaughan.ca

Project Timeline

  • Rate modelling and calculations – Early 2026 to early 2027
  • Public engagement – June 2026
  • Final report to Council – Early 2027

Frequently asked questions

Contact information

Water and Wastewater Finance team

Financial Services

 

Email: WaterandWastewater.Finance@vaughan.ca 

 

Phone: 905-832-2281, ext. 8432

Additional Resources