Battleford residents will begin receiving monthly utility bills in 2026 under a new bylaw.
The new bylaw replaces flat-rate charges with a pay-for-use system and gradual rate increases through 2028.
The minimum charge will be eliminated, meaning customers will now pay only for the water they actually use.
Water rates will start at $2.80 per cubic metre for the first 150 cubic metres in 2026 and $1.80 for anything above that.
Author's summary: Battleford adopts new water bylaw with monthly billing.