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Water meters and tariffs

Water meters and tariffs

Water distribution in Kirkland is billed to residents based on consumption. Every October, a reminder is sent to all Kirkland residents asking them to read their water meters and to submit the readings by October 31 at the latest:

  • using the reply slip provided, which can be mailed or deposited in the mailbox at the Town Hall (17200 Hymus Blvd)
  • or online, by filling out the form below
  • or by email at [email protected]

*By completing this form, I understand that the information contained herein will be accessible to any Town employee involved in processing the file. I consent freely and knowingly to have all the information I have provided to the Town retained in accordance with the required security standards and the Town's retention rules.

Water Tariff

All buildings in Kirkland are equipped with water meters that register drinking water consumption. For residential buildings, the base rate for the current year and any excess consumption for the previous year are added to the annual municipal tax invoice.

The water tax for multi-family, industrial and commercial properties is invoiced separately, twice a year.

Imperial System

Residential

Tariff
First 60,000 gallons $90.00
> 60,000 gallons $3.00 / 1,000 gallons

Commercial

Tariff
First 60,000 gallons $90.00
> 60,000 gallons $4.35 / 1,000 gallons

Metric System

Residential

Tariff
First 273 m3 $90.00
> 273 m3 $0.66 / m3

Commercial

Tariff
First 273 m3 $90.00
> 273 m3 $0.96 / m3

How do I read my water meter?

Water meters are generally located in basements near the main water entry or in the garage. The meter has a lid that must be opened to take the reading of the numbers, which are arrayed like those on a car odometer.

Some water meters are calibrated in gallons gallons of water consumed, while homes built since the year 2000 have meters which measure cubic meters (m3). To assist you in recording the correct meter reading, three different types of water meters are illustrated below, along with the corresponding correct recording of the reading on the reply slip:

Rockwell meter, in gallons

Rockwell meterThese meters record full gallons only, NO DECIMAL POINTS. They have a permanent 0 printed on the meter. This 0 must also be recorded on your reply slip.

Reading :
Rockwell reading

Neptune meter, in gallons

Neptune meterThese meters record full gallons only, NO DECIMAL POINTS. They have a permanent 0 printed on the meter. This 0 must also be recorded on your reply slip.

Reading :
Neptune reading

Lecomte meter, in cubic metres

Lecomte meterThese meters record cubic metres using decimals, which are generally in the black squares on the meter. On the form, you must record the figures in the white squares before the decimal point and fill in the black squares with the figures after the decimal point.

Reading :
Lecomte reading



ERRATUM | INFO-TAXES 2023

An error has occured in the Info-Taxes flyer accompanying your tax bill, concerning water tariffs for the Imperial System (in gallons).

It should have read :

RESIDENTIAL

  • First  60 000 gallons :   $90
  • > 60 000 gallons :   $3.00 / 1000 gallons

COMMERCIAL

  • First  60 000 gallons :   $90
  • > 60 000 gallons :  $4.35 / 1000 gallons

Our apologies for this error.

Any questions?

For all questions regarding water meter reading or water tax bills, please call 514 694-4100, ext. 3119 during regular business hours or email us at [email protected].
Please note that failure to reply will result in a visit from a municipal officer to your home to acquire the information. In addition to the associated fine, our municipal By-Law provides for a fee of $100 to be charged for failure to reply after two consecutive years.