Why has my water consumption rate increased in 2026?

The Town of Ponoka’s drinking water comes from the Red Deer River through the regional water line operated by the North Red Deer River Water Services Commission. In 2026, the North Red Deer Regional Water Commission increased water purchase costs by 15%. In turn, the Town of Ponoka increased its water consumption rate by 15% to cover the increased costs, which brings your rate to $3.26 per cubic metre. The Town now pays the North Red Deer Regional Water Commission $2.52 per cubic metre. The remaining $0.74 per cubic metre on your water consumption rate supports daily operations and infrastructure for drinking water in the Town of Ponoka.