Winnipeggers will be paying more for water and sewage services over the next two years, but the rate hikes won’t be as steep as originally planned.
The City of Winnipeg says residents will shell out an additional 2.8% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027.
The increase was first proposed as combined utility bill increases of 28.5% in 2026 and 17.3% in 2027, but was rejected by city council in March.
Regardless, the increases are set to fund the new $3 billion wastewater treatment facility at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre.
“This is a multi-generational project that will serve Winnipeg for the next hundred years,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham, in a release.
“By spreading the city’s share over time and securing strong partnerships with other levels of government, we’re protecting both the environment and the affordability of water and sewer rates for Winnipeg families.”
For a typical household of four, the average water and sewer bill will rise by about $44 next year and $68 in 2027.
