Proposed 2027 Water & Wastewater Utility Rates Under Consideration

Brandon, MB - The City of Brandon is providing notice to ratepayers regarding proposed water and wastewater utility rates effective Jan. 1, 2027. 

The proposed rates are intended to balance affordability with the costs of providing safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services while maintaining infrastructure in a financially sustainable manner. The proposed rates are as follows: 

$ Rate per Cubic Meter 

Current 

2027 

2028 

2029 

2030 

Water Consumption 

2.710 

2.820 

2.930 

3.040 

3.160 

Water Deficit 

0.287 

0.287 

0.287 

0.287 

0.287 

Water Debt Surcharge 

0.172 

0.172 

0.172 

0.172 

0.172 

        Total Water 

3.169 

3.279 

3.389 

3.499 

3.619 

Wastewater Consumption 

2.840 

3.060 

3.280 

3.500 

3.700 

Wastewater Deficit 

0.210 

0.210 

0.210 

0.210 

0.210 

        Total Wastewater 

3.050 

3.270 

3.490 

3.710 

3.910 

        Total Water & Wastewater 

6.219 

6.549 

6.879 

7.209 

7.529 

Quarterly Customer Service Charge 

21.51 

21.91 

22.31 

22.71 

23.09 

 

For a typical residential household of four, the proposed changes represent an estimated increase of $5.19 per month. 

The proposed rates and supporting rate study report will be presented to City Council at the next regular meeting on Mon, June 15, 2026. If Council gives first reading to By-Law No. 7450, the rates will be submitted to the Manitoba Public Utilities Board (PUB) for review and approval. 

Residents will have additional opportunities to provide public input as part of the PUB review process. 

 

The rate study report and draft By-Law are available here: