Niagara costs of treating and disposing of wastewater are much more expensive at $429, compared to the $264 provincial OMBI average. It has remained higher since 2002 and the cost is now significantly above the provincial average.
Table 3.1 Operating costs for waste water treatment and disposal per megalitre
|
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Niagara | $223.04 | $251.76 | $294.22 | $292.54 | $305 | $390 | $311 | $429 |
| OMBI | $189.00 | $201.53 | $249.89 | $255.35 | $259 | $271 | $278 | $264 |
Source: OMBI 2009 Report
Figure 3.4 Operating Cost for the Distribution/Transmission of Drinking Water per Km of Water Distribution Pipe (MPMP)
Source: OMBI 2009 Report
The above figure shows the average cost per kilometer of water distribution/transmission to customers. Costs include the provision of water from the water treatment plant to the customer. Information is shown separately for Integrated Systems and for the Region’s responsible for water treatment, transmission and storage only.
