MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
7-1-2012
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Sancton, Andrew
Geographical Areas
Ontario
Abstract
This paper examines whether major municipalities in Ontario have changed their water rate structure in order to raise additional resources for their capital and operating requirements. The data presented has been gathered from a sample of medium and large urban areas and is based on a questionnaire, interviews, and municipal websites. The findings reveal that municipalities in Ontario have had to increase their water rates since the Walkerton tragedy in order to become compliant with new regulations and to address capital infrastructure replacement programs, but there is no evidence that they have changed their water use rate structure in order to raise additional revenue.
Recommended Citation
Presta, John, "Water Pricing in Ontario: Is the Price Right for Water?" (2012). MPA Major Research Papers. 110.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/110