​The Town of Moosomin is excited to share that our new water treatment plant is nearing completion. This project marks a major milestone in our community’s long-term plan to provide cleaner, softer, and more sustainable water to residents. With this upgrade, Moosomin residents will also see changes to water and sewer billing, effective May 1, 2025. These changes will first appear on your August 2025 utility bill.

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What’s Changing?

As part of the overall improvements to our water system, Moosomin is updating its water and sewer rates to reflect the enhanced service quality and sustainability goals of the new system.

New Utility Rates (Effective May 1, 2025):

Service                                                                     Current Rate (per quarter)                    New Rate (per quarter)

Water Base Charge (up to 9,000 gallons per quarter)        $100                                                     $160

Sewer Base Charge                                                   $100                                                     $120

Overage Charges                                                       $10 per 1,000 gallons                           $18 per 1,000 gallons

 

• This is an increase of approximately $26.67 per month for the average household.

• There has not been an increase in water rates since 2019.

• The rate adjustment was necessary to support infrastructure improvements, rising operational costs, and environmental compliance.

These changes support the operational costs of the new plant and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, reliable water and sewer services to our community.

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2% Penalty on Past Due Accounts Starting June 1

Beginning June 1, 2025, a 2% penalty will be applied to all outstanding water and sewer charges not paid by the due date.

• Example: The Nov/Dec/Jan billing is typically mailed around February 15. If unpaid, a 2% penalty will be applied on March 31, with an additional 2% added at the end of each following month until the balance is cleared.

• Important: Please keep in mind the number of business days it may take for your payment to reach the Town when paying online or through your bank. It is your responsibility to ensure that payment is received by the Town Office on or before the due date to avoid penalties.

Prompt payment helps keep utility services running smoothly for everyone — thank you for your cooperation!

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How the Upgrade Can Save You Money

While the quarterly base rates are increasing, the new water system will help residents save money in other ways:

• No more water softeners needed – This means no more salt, servicing, or equipment replacement costs.

• If you choose to continue using a softener, recalibration will be required to lower the amount of salt used.

• Longer-lasting appliances – Softer water reduces mineral buildup in dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters, and more.

• Lower plumbing maintenance – Fewer mineral deposits help protect your pipes, faucets, and fixtures.

• Cleaner, better-tasting water – You may find yourself buying less bottled water.

• More efficient water use – Upcoming smart water meters will help track consumption and detect leaks early.

• Automated water billing – No more sending in water meter readings! The new smart meters will automatically report your usage, improving convenience and accuracy for residents.

  • This also saves the Town operational costs by eliminating manual meter reading, making the system more efficient for everyone.

These everyday savings and improvements will help offset the utility rate changes over time.

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Why the Upgrade?

The new water treatment plant is a significant investment in Moosomin’s future, bringing major benefits for both residents and the environment:

• Softer Water – With advanced bio-filtration and reverse osmosis, water hardness will drop from ~800 mg/L to below 200 mg/L, meaning most homes will no longer need water softeners.

• Cleaner and Safer – The system will remove minerals like manganese and improve taste and clarity.

• Environmental Sustainability – Designed for Net Zero pressure on the town lagoon, the plant will significantly reduce wastewater impact.

• Future-Proof Infrastructure – Leveraging modern water technology, the new plant supports better efficiency, monitoring, and long-term cost control.

 

Smart Water Meters Coming Soon

The Town has purchased new smart water meters that will be installed across the community in the near future. These meters will allow for more accurate, real-time water usage tracking and automated billing — meaning you’ll no longer need to submit your meter readings.

This improves convenience for residents, prevents billing errors, and saves operational costs for the Town by eliminating the need for staff to manually read meters.

More information about the installation schedule will be shared once available.

 

Project Funding

The $13.7 million water treatment plant is being funded through a cost-shared model:

• Government of Canada – $5,492,190

• Government of Saskatchewan – $4,576,367

• Town of Moosomin – $3,661,918

This investment will provide lasting value for residents and ensure our water system meets the growing needs of our community.

 

Have Questions?

For more information about these changes, please contact the Town Office at (306) 435-2988 or email us at twn.moosomin@sasktel.net.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to deliver a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable water future for Moosomin.

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