Water rates

2023-2027 water rate adjustments

The Regional Board has adopted bylaws establishing water rates from 2023 through 2027. 

The new User (Base and Consumption), Asset Renewal fees, and rates reflect ongoing inflation and projected changes in maintenance, operating and capital costs in order to ensure the financial sustainability of each water system. The new quarterly rates will be adjusted annually. 

• Regional Board meeting, January 12, 2023: Agenda and reports
• Staff report and water rate information / Presentation

See our Bylaw webpage for more information. 

White Rock Lake wildfire information

Water fees for RDCO water systems are composed of User fees (basic and consumption) and Asset Renewal fees. Asset Renewal fees apply to all properties in the water service area and as such, will continue to apply to properties where primary structures were destroyed as is the case with undeveloped properties. User fees apply only when water supplying the property is on. The curb stop valve for properties with primary structures that were destroyed have been turned off and User fees will not apply until water service is approved and is restored. 

Customers with questions may contact our Utility Billing staff at utilities@rdco.com or 250-469-6239.

Water rate estimator

The water rate estimator tool uses water rates rates approved annually for 2023 through 2027. This may help you assess quarterly rates based on consumption and user fees. 

Bylaws

See our Bylaws webpage for more information on water bylaws