Utilities
At AGlance
The
District of Muskoka is responsible for the overall operation and
maintenance of all Municipal Water and Sewage Works, and Roads
and Waste Management in Muskoka, including the towns of Bracebridge,
Gravenhurst, Huntsville , Bala , Port Carling, MacTier , and Port
Severn.
Further
information on rates, permits, and services may be obtained from
the District Municipality of Muskoka, (705) 645-2231 or at www.muskoka.on.ca/
Water Rates &
Sewage
| Water
Rates |
| Minimum
Charge Per Month ($) |
8.75 |
|
| First:
1 |
Cubic
Metre ($) |
17.50
|
| Effective
Date: |
10/2002
|
|
|
Water
Treatment Facilities |
| Rated
Capacity (m 3 /day) |
9,000
|
|
| Daily
Consumption (m 3 /day) |
4,750
|
|
| Effective
Date: |
10/2002 |
|
|
Pollution
Control |
| Sewage
Treatment Plant? |
YES
|
|
|
Capacity (m 3 /day): |
4,500
|
|
|
Average Daily Flow (m 3 /day) |
5,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cost
|
|
Flat Rate Charge ($/month) |
|
|
|
Flat Rate as a % of Total Water Rate |
148
|
|
Solid Waste Disposal Charge ($/metric
tonne) |
90
|
|
| |
|
|
| Industrial
Recycling Program? |
YES
|
|
|
Nearest Landfill (km) |
21
km |
|
|
| |
Effective
10/2002 |
Fees
are pro-rated by water use; a monthly minimum service charge is
based on the size of the water meter. Surcharges apply for the
replacement and/or upgrading of water and sewer lines. The figures
above reflect the capacity for Water and Sewage Treatment facilities
in Huntsville only; Sewage Treatment figures reflect the total
of two facilities located in Huntsville (one on Hwy 60, one at
Hidden Valley , both similar capacity ).
Natural Gas
Cost
of Natural Gas
The
prices provided by Union Gas (below) represent a mid-efficient
application; commercial businesses usually install mid-efficient
furnaces. Prices quoted include all charges and are subject to
annual changes.
Propane
is also widely used throughout Muskoka. According to Budget Propane
(705) 687-5608, James Callow:
- prices
are based on volume
- a
small commercial user may use +/- 5,000 litres/year @.35/l.
(10/2002)
- a
large resort may use +/- 50,000 litres/year @.30/l. (10/2002)
- price
per litre may vary
(Sample,
updated 10/2002)
| Company:
|
Union
Gas |
Division: |
North
Bay |
| Contact: |
Jerry
LeBrush |
Phone:
|
1(888)
401-6791 |
| Case
A: |
Sample
Gas Bill Per Month For Small Commercial Customers |
3,500
Cubic Metres /Year: |
$1,375.00 |
| Case
B: |
Sample
Gas Bill Per Month For Large Industrial Users |
45,000
Cubic Metres/Year: |
$17,009.00
|
Other
Providers:
| Budget
Propane, Gravenhurst |
James
Callow, (705) 687-5608 |
| Georgian
Bay Propane, Parry Sound |
(705)
746-2175 |
| Moore
Propane, North Bay |
(705)
476-2334 |
| Simcoe
Energy |
(800)
361-7967 |
| Sparlings
Propane |
(888)
780-7727 |
| Superior
Propane |
(705)
762-3375 |
Electricity Costs
Commodity
price is based on the Provincial Government's study that indicates
electricity will average 4.3 cents/ kwh (2002).
Service
providers in Huntsville include:
| Hydro
One |
1(800)
434-1235 |
| Lakeland
Power Distribution |
(705) 789-5442 |
Electricity
Costs (sample)
Lakeland
Power Distribution Ltd. has four types of commercial users:
- General
Service <50 k W Non-interval metered
- General
Service >50 k W Non-interval metered
- General
Service <50 k W Interval metered
- General
Service >1000 k W Interval metered
Depending
on use, the cost may range from +/-$500/month for a small commercial
user to $85,000/month for a large industry operating 24 hours/day.
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