Understanding Your Bill

Prince Albert’s water and sewer utility is funded solely through utility fees. It does not draw from property taxes. Rate revenue is reinvested directly into system operations, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal.

Understanding Your Utility Bill

Utility Invoices are sent out monthly. In June 2026, a $2 fee will be added to bills sent by mail. We want to encourage residents to sign up for e-billing.

2026 Utility Rate Changes

Water and sewer utility rates will see an increase of 7% in 2026.

Monthly Water Consumption 5/8 or 3/4 Inch Meter	2025 Rate	2026 Rate	Increase
14m³ (14,000 litres)	$96.92	$103.61	$6.69
22.9m³ (22,900 litres)	$122.11	$130.67	$8.56
45.8m³ (45,800 litres)	$186.91	$200.28	$13.37

PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE

1. Building Reserves and Financial Resilience
The 2026 rates target a surplus to strengthen the Utility Reserve and provide the funding needed to initiate major projects.

2. Investing in Infrastructure and Growth
The Wastewater Treatment Plant, built in 1972, is well past its useful life and requires up to $500,000 in urgent repairs annually. The plant is 53 years old with additions in 1999 and 2009 (not upgrades). Phase 1 Upgrade is estimated at $80 million, and we applied for federal funding to cover $36.7 million of that cost.

Penalties for Late Payment

Should a payment not be received within 28 calendar days of the invoice date a penalty of 2.5% of the outstanding balance will apply.

Water and Sewer BYLAWS govern the rates

Water utility rates are in the Water and Sewer Utility Rates and Fees Bylaw.

The sanitation rates are included in the Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw.

The water and sewer rate structure is designed to:

Cover all the costs of water and wastewater utilities operations that include: treatment, storage, pumping and distribution/collection systems.
Cover costs of the capital projects related to water quality, city growth and regulatory requirements.
Ensure rate fairness for all users.

Miscellaneous charges, where applicable, will appear on your invoice.

Rates for any additional charges are found in the Water and Sewer Utility Rates and Fees Bylaw.

You can reduce your charges by reducing your usage

Monthly Water Consumption 5/8 or 3/4 Inch Meter	Cost
14m³ (14,000 litres)	$103.61
22.9m³ (22,900 litres)	$130.67
45.8m³ (45,800 litres)	$200.28

Charges on Your Bill

Your water utility bill includes:

Flat rates and consumption charges for the amount of water you use.
Flat rate charges are used to pay for the construction and upkeep of the City's water and sewer infrastructure.
This includes the replacement and maintenance of hundreds of kilometres of water, sewer and storm pipes, water reservoirs, water meters, water treatment plant, raw water pumphouse, sewage lift stations and the sewer treatment plant.
The flat rate for Water and the flat rate for Sewer depend on your meter size.

Water consumption charges are based on the amount of water you use. These charges help pay for the operation of the water and sewer system, including staff to repair water and sewer lines and to operate the water and sewer treatment plants. Please take a look at the section below to learn more about how to reduce charges on your water utility bill.

Your bill also includes a monthly sanitation fee, which pays for curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup. If you pay this fee, you are also eligible to redeem 4 free landfill access passes each year.

Learn more about the Free Landfill Pass Program

Rates Compared to Other Sask Cities

Summary of rates from Saskatchewan City Bylaws*

Saskatchewan Cities	Use	Fixed Charges	14m³	22.9m³	45.8m³
Weyburn - 2025	$2.38	$55.70	$89.02	$110.20	$164.70
Weyburn - 2026	$2.55	$57.90	$93.60	$116.30	$174.69
Prince Albert - 2026	$3.04	$61.05	$103.61	$130.67	$200.28
Estevan (Oct - Apr)	$3.09	$57.02	$100.28	$127.78	$198.54
Moose Jaw	$3.35	$60.56	$107.46	$137.28	$213.99
Swift Current	$3.49	$38.29	$87.15	$118.21	$162.54
North Battleford	$3.56	$72.70	$122.54	$154.22	$235.75
Yorkton - 2025	$3.75	$29.25	$81.75	$115.13	$201.00
Yorkton - 2026	$3.90	$34.25	$88.85	$123.56	$212.87
Meadow Lake	$4.03	$50.78	$107.20	$143.07	$235.35
Saskatoon-1st 17 m³	$4.40	$37.54	$99.14	$138.30
Saskatoon-34 + m³	$5.82	$37.54			$262.57
Regina	$4.78	$79.36	$146.28	$188.82	$298.28
Martensville	$5.10	$43.50	$114.90	$160.29	$277.08
Humboldt	$6.56	$49.91	$141.75	$200.13	$350.36

*This information is drawn from municipal bylaws and is an estimated calculation based on known charges published to date.

Water Usage

The EyeOnWater mobile app is now available for download on iOS or Android devices and allows you to connect to supported water utility accounts and view your latest water usage. Understand how much water you use, detect leaks, and discover trends in your water usage.

Quickly view your recent water usage with a two-week comparison.
View detailed water usage history by day, week, month, and year.
Discover your short- and long-term water usage trends.
Detect leaks and reduce water waste.
Easily contact your water utility.

Download the app on the App Store or Google Play Store. To sign up, all you need is your account number (found on your water bill) and postal code.

If you do not have access to a mobile device and would like to find out about your water use, please contact Water Utility Services.