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Water & Sewer

The City of Melfort purchases high-quality potable water from the SaskWater Codette Lake regional water supply system. The primary responsibilities of the water and sewer division include potable water distribution, wastewater collection and storm water management. The City undertakes emergency repairs to the distribution and collection system as required, annual water main flushing and meter changes with programmed flushing for sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines.  

For more information refer to the Waterworks Bylaw and the Sewage Works Control Bylaw. 

Setting Up/Closing an Account 

Application for water service must be made at City Hall or by calling water services at 306-752-7935. 

To close an account, notification must be given prior to the service termination date. Please be sure to provide a forwarding address to receive your final bill or refund.   

For temporary shut-off, please visit City Hall or contact water services at 306-752-7935. 

Fees & Charges 

Last updated April 1, 2025. For all fees and charges related to water and sewer, refer to Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Basic Service 


Water 

$32.00 per month 

Sewer 

$14.25 per month 

Consumption 

$4.45 per cubic meter 

Infrastructure 

$30.00 per month 

Fill Station – Bulk Water 

$6.27 per cubic meter 

Lagoon Dumping 

$137.50 per month 

*Fees and charges do not include GST and PST.

How to Pay  

Residential properties are billed every two months. Commercial properties are billed monthly.    

Sign up for e-billing to conveniently manage your utility account online.   

Pay:   

  • At City Hall: 
    • Pay by cash, cheque or debit card. After hours, please use the 24-hour deposit box by the front door. 
  • Mail: 
    • City of Melfort, Box 2230, Melfort, SK, S0E 1A0 
  • By Phone: 
    • You can pay your City of Melfort utility account from your home if you use a telephone payment service through your financial institution. Note: Your 12 digit account number is entered with NO spaces. 
  • At Your Financial Institution 
    • You can pay your City of Melfort utility account at most financial institutions. Note: Your 12 digit account number is entered with NO spaces. 
  • Pre-Authorized Payment Plan 
    • To enroll, print off the application form and send it along with a void cheque to: 
      • City of Melfort, Box 2230, Melfort, SK, S0E 1A0 
    • After your initial authorization, we will automatically debit your bank account for the billed amount shown on your utility statement. You will continue to receive a (bi) monthly invoice which lists your utility charges. 
  • Electronic Funds Transfer 
    • You can pay your City of Melfort utility account using Electronic Funds Transfer to city@melfort.ca. Note: Your 12 digit account number, or street address must be included.  

Your utility bill also includes waste and recyclable collection fees.   

The due date is clearly stated on the utility bill. Interest of 1.5% per month is charged on overdue accounts. View the Utility Bill Collection Policy. 

Water Disruption  

Disruptions to your water service can occur from time to time throughout the year. This can be due to a water main break, service repair or replacement. In these cases, a Drinking Water Advisory card will be dropped off at each home or business that is affected. 

To learn more about planned capital projects, visit Project Updates and Notices. 

View the Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Notice. 

Contact 

Wastewater Collection & Water Distribution Inquiries: City Hall at 306-752-5911.  

Water Supply Inquiries: SaskWater Treatment Plant at 306-752-6175.  

Tips 

Waterworks Provisions

The Cities Regulations, Sections 22.1 to 22.6, require the following information to be reported to the public as part of the provincial government’s safe drinking water strategy. This information is to help water consumers understand the financial status of their municipal waterworks system and the need for municipalities to establish waterworks rates that cover waterworks costs, including capital costs, and to have capital plans in place that ensure safe drinking water.

Rate Policy

Water Rates are detailed in the Fees & Charges Bylaw and as mentioned above.  

Investment Strategy


Financial Overview

The financial statement includes the following documents related to the City of Melfort utility operation:
  • consolidated statement of financial activities
  • statement of general utility fund equity in funded reserves
  • schedule of water and sewer utility operating fund
  • schedule of capital operations
  • schedule of reserves (utility fund) 
Ratio of revenues compared to expenditures and debt payments - 2024:
Revenues $4,448,905 
Expenses + Debt Payments  $3,899,459
Ratio =  1.14 : 1

In 2024, waterworks revenues covered 114% of the waterworks expenditures.


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