Cochrane encourages water conservation year-round with time-of-day watering regulations. We also offer a range of rebates — from lawn alternatives to high-efficiency appliances — to help you save water, lower energy use and reduce your utility bill.
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Residential utility rates
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Cochrane utility fees are increasing to better reflect the cost of providing service. The average home will see a $7.85 monthly increase.
Utility bills are issued around the 7th of each month for the previous month. View a sample utility bill (PDF) and learn how Cochrane calculates sewer consumption.
2025 utility rates
| Utility | 2024 rate | 2025 rate |
|---|---|---|
Water consumption 0 to 15 cubic metres | $1.30 per cubic metre | $1.32 per cubic metre |
Water consumption 15 to 30 cubic metres | $1.85 per cubic metre | $1.89 per cubic metre |
Water consumption Over 30 cubic metres | $2.80 per cubic metre | $2.89 per cubic metre |
| Water base charge | $13.90 per month (flat rate) | $16.39 per month (flat rate) |
| Sewer consumption | $2.46 per cubic metre | $2.53 per cubic metre |
| Sewer base charge | $19.78 per month (flat rate) | $23.25 per month (flat rate) |
| Storm sewer fee | $6.63 per month (flat rate) | $7.31 per month (flat rate) |
| Waste, recycling and organics collection | $26.65 per month (flat rate) | $26.65 per month (flat rate) |
| Eco Centre fee | $5.00 per month | $5.00 per month |
Non-residential utility rates
| Utility | 2024 rate | 2025 rate |
|---|---|---|
| Water consumption | $1.47 per cubic metre | $1.50 per cubic metre |
Water base charge Meter size: 15 mm/20 mm (5/8”) or (3/4”) | $13.90 per month (flat rate) | $16.39 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 25 mm (1") | $21.74 per month (flat rate) | $24.23 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 40 mm (1.5”) | $39.99 per month (flat rate) | $42.48 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 50 mm (2") | $65.52 per month (flat rate) | $68.36 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 75 mm (3") | $138.44 per month (flat rate) | $143.47 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 100 mm (4") | $240.51 per month (flat rate) | $248.60 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 150 mm (6") | $532.30 per month (flat rate) | $549.14 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 200 mm (8") | $940.37 per month (flat rate) | $969.45 per month (flat rate) |
| Sewer consumption | $2.46 per cubic metre of water usage | $2.53 per cubic metre of water usage |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 15 mm/20 mm (5/8") or (3/4") | $19.78 per month (flat rate) | $23.25 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 25 mm (1") | $26.06 per month (flat rate) | $29.53 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 40 mm (1.5") | $46.91 per month (flat rate) | $50.38 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 50 mm (2") | $70.89 per month (flat rate) | $74.36 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 75 mm (3") | $121.52 per month (flat rate) | $125.99 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 100 mm (4") | $209.88 per month (flat rate) | $217.00 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 150 mm (6") | $462.38 per month (flat rate) | $477.07 per month (flat rate) |
Sewer base charge Meter size: 200 mm (8") | $815.88 per month (flat rate) | $841.17 per month (flat rate) |
| Storm sewer rate | $6.63 (flat rate) | $7.31 (flat rate) |
| Bulk water rate | $5 per cubic metre | $5 per cubic metre |
| Non-domestic bulk water surcharge | $2 per cubic metre | $2 per cubic metre |
| Bulk wastewater rate | $28.76 per cubic metre | $28.76 per cubic metre |
Irrigation utility rates (billed year-round)
| Utility | 2024 rate | 2025 rate |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation consumption (irrigation meter) | $2.80 per cubic metre | $2.89 per cubic metre |
Water base charge Meter size: 15 mm/20 mm (5/8”) or (3/4”) | $6.95 per month (flat rate) | $9.44 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 25 mm (1") | $10.87 per month (flat rate) | $13.36 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 40 mm (1.5”) | $19.99 per month (flat rate) | $22.48 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 50 mm (2") | $32.76 per month (flat rate) | $35.25 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 75 mm (3") | $69.22 per month (flat rate) | $72.13 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 100 mm (4") | $120.26 per month (flat rate) | $124.70 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 150 mm (6") | $266.15 per month (flat rate) | $274.96 per month (flat rate) |
Water base charge Meter size: 200 mm (8") | $470.18 per month (flat rate) | $485.12 per month (flat rate) |