Water Services (PSC)
Cross Connection Control Program
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A key component of the protection of the public water supply.
Public Service Commission
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The Public Service Commission is a separate, corporate body, operating the water utility of the town, providing potable water for approximately 3100 customers and the fire protection through hydrants and sprinkler services. Customers exist both in town and in the county.
Watershed Protected Area
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PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING NEW DESIGNATION OF THE HEBB, MILIPSIGATE, MINAMKEAK LAKE WATERSHED PROTECTED WATER AREA AND THE REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO
Water Supply System
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The water supply for Bridgewater is comprised of three lakes. The surface of the lakes is approximately 13 km2; however, the natural watershed for these three lakes is approximately 92 km2, of which 56 km2 is designated watershed. The daily safe yield of the water of the lakes is approximately 57 000 cubic meters per day. The PSC’s maximum design flow is approximately 18 300 cubic meters per day.
Rates and Regulations
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Download the Pamphlet Regarding Water Service Rates Effective for Water & Water Services Supplied on or after 1 June 2009:
Schedule of Rates and Partial List of Regulations
Water Rates At A Glance:
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Size of Meter Base (inches) |
Quarterly Charge ($) |
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1 August 2005 |
1 August 2006 |
1 August 2007 |
1 June 2009 |
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5/8 |
45.50 |
47.99 |
50.59 |
53.50 |
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3/4 |
66.12 |
69.82 |
73.69 |
77.76 |
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1 |
107.34 |
113.47 |
119.87 |
126.29 |
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1 1/2 |
210.41 |
222.61 |
235.35 |
247.61 |
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2 |
334.09 |
353.57 |
373.92 |
393.20 |
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3 |
663.91 |
702.81 |
743.43 |
781.42 |
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4 |
1,034.95 |
1,095.70 |
1,159.14 |
1,218.18 |
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6 |
2,065.62 |
2,187.06 |
2,313.87 |
2,431.38 |
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8 |
- |
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4.372.50 |
Consumption Rates Per Cubic Meters (m3)
| 1 August 2005 | Quarterly Rates Per Cubic Meters (m3) |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.75 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.30 per m3 |
| 1 August 2006 | |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.79 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.32 per m3 |
| 1 August 2007 | |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.83 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.33 per m3 |
| 1 June 2009 | |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.887 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.375 per m3 |
Water Hook-ups and Disconnects
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The Public Service Commission of Bridgewater water rate as approved by the Nova Scotia Utilities and Review board in 2009 are as follows.
