As of July 1, 2023, Bylaw 2023-04 passed to increase the Utility Rates as follows:

WATER RATES

The following monthly billing rates shall be charged and levied against all commercial and residential consumers within the Town of Milestone limits from the town’s waterworks where a meter has been installed:

Consumption                            Charge

0 to 3,000 Imp Gallons             $35.00 Minimum

3,001 to 4,000 Imp Gallons       $5.00 per 1,000 Imp Gallons (or portion thereof)

4,001 to 999,999 Imp Gallons   $7.50 per 1,000 Imp Gallons (or portion thereof)

The following monthly billing rates shall be charged and levied against all consumers outside the Town of Milestone limits from the town’s waterworks where a meter has been installed:

Consumption                            Charge

0 to 3,000 Imp Gallons             $35.00 Minimum

3,001 to 4,000 Imp Gallons       $5.00 per 1,000 Imp Gallons (or portion thereof)

4,001 to 999,999 Imp Gallons   $7.50 per 1,000 Imp Gallons (or portion thereof)

SEWAGE RATES

Consumers who own or occupy premises drained or required by bylaw to be drained into the Town’s sewage system shall pay for such a Billing Rental or service charge based on water consumption in accordance with the following:

Flat rate per month per connection   $30.00

HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE AND RECYCLE RATES

Consumers who own or occupy premises shall pay for such a Billing Rental or service charge based on the following:

Waste per month per cart                      $9.26

Recycle per month per cart                    $9.90

INFRASTRUCTURE RATES

Consumers who own or occupy premises to which property is serviced with Town utility services shall pay the following

Flat rate per month per connection   $20.00

Please see below for relevant documents and notices:

Power Outages

The Town of Milestone Public Works Department asks that we reduce water consumption during power outages.

This will help ensure adequate water supply in case of a fire and alleviate the burden on our sewage lift stations.

We appreciate everyone’s efforts to conserve water as part of daily life; conserving water is especially important during a power failure.

Pre-Authorized Debit withdrawal for Utility Billings 
The municipal office offers automatic withdrawal of funds directly from your account to cover your utility billings – hassle-free!! If you want to participate, please complete the attached Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) form.

Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement – Fillable

WATER INFORMATION:

Reports to Consumers

• 2022 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance
• 2021 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance 
• 2020 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance
• 2019 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance
• 2018 Drinking Water Quality and Compliance

The Drinking Water Treatment Plant

The Town of Milestone began constructing the Water Treatment Plant in 2016 and completed it in 2018.  The project cost was approximately $1.8M, with a Federal Contribution of $659,523.

The following chart illustrates the quarterly water rate increases for the Town of Milestone over the past few years: