Changes to hauled wastewater program
What is hauled wastewater?
Hauled wastewater (sewage) is all matter (liquid and solid) that is pumped out of septic tanks, holding tanks and tanks from commercial/industrial properties. Haulers transport wastewater to one of the City's disposal sites for treatment.
What are the changes to the program?
There are three major changes to the program:
- The disposal fee for both normal and overstrength hauled wastewater will increase to $2.51 per kilolitre.
- The disposal fee for hauled wastewater will be based on 100% of the wastewater hauler's tank capacity (rather than 80%).
- There will be an additional fee for overstrength hauled wastewater as outlined in the Sewer By-law. The fee:
- will be based on volume of hauled wastewater
- will be per kilogram based on a biochemical oxygen demand greater than 2400 milligrams per litre and/or a concentration of total suspended solids greater than 5500 milligrams per litre
When will the changes take effect?
July 1, 2007
Why are you increasing the disposal charge and applying an additional fee for overstrength wastewater?
The rate increase is necessary to more fully recover the cost of treating hauled wastewater. The current rate of $1.00 per kilolitre does not cover the cost to treat hauled wastewater. Hauled wastewater is more concentrated than regular sewered wastewater, and is more expensive to treat and more taxing on the wastewater treatment processes. Winnipeg residents paying a water/sewer bill have been subsidizing the majority of the cost of treating hauled wastewater.
Where can I get more information on the changes?
For more information:
- view the November 21, 2006 report
to the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works - review the program change questions and answers
- contact 311
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