All Montreal West homes are equipped with a water meter and the Town issues bills for water tax based on consumption. Every year, a letter is sent to residents reminding them that their meter readings must be submitted in September.
Water meter readings are due by September 26, 2024.
Water tax bills are mailed out in October.
Water tax payment is due by November 21, 2024.
The rate for 2024 is $29.30/1000 cubic feet.
Finding your water meter
Water meters can be tricky to find when you first look for them. They are generally against a wall and may be located in the basement, in the garage or outside the house. You may contact the Town plumber if you cannot locate your water meter.
Some models may have a cover over them, whereas others don’t. The serial number should be on the cover and the reading is the number on the actual meter. See the pictures below to better understand what they look like.
In order to ensure the accurate billing of your water consumption, it is important that your meter reading be submitted to us by September 26, 2024.
You may submit your reading to us by any of the following means:
As per By-law 418, in the absence of a reply, water tax bills are based on an estimated usage and a non refundable $50 fee is added to the bill.
The water tax bill for the past year is payable by the current owner, even when there is a property transfer. Therefore, we strongly recommend that your notary ensures that an adjustment calculation is made for water consumption up to the sale date. Your notary should already have contacted us for this information.
Submit your reading online by filling out the form below. We suggest that you also include a photograph of your meter.
