Ottawa Homeowners Facing 5% Increase in Water Bills a Year over 10 Years to Fund Infrastructure Upgrades

City plans to take on debt to cover billions in infrastructure repairs

City councillors approved a plan to maintain Ottawa's aging water infrastructure by taking on new debt and raising water rates, an approach staff described as "prudent" but that some councillors and advocates slammed as short-sighted.

Ottawa homeowners facing 5% increase in water bills a year over 10 years to fund infrastructure upgrades

Ottawa residents will be paying $5 more a month on their water bill over the next 10 years, as the city turns on the financial taps to fix up and expand the city’s water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

Regina and Moose Jaw lift water restriction notices after treatment plant upgrades

Both Moose Jaw and Regina have lifted the voluntary water restriction notices that were issued on Thursday due to needed upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.