Belleville water and wastewater rates on the rise again in 2026 for homeowners

Urban Belleville homeowners will pay more for their combined water and wastewater bills in the new year. City council has agreed to the increase to cover water operations as well wastewater capital costs forecast over Belleville’s 10-year capital plan approved earlier this year. Brianne MacNevin, deputy city treasurer, informed council water rates will rise 1.63 per cent while wastewater rates will rise 7.6 per cent. “For 2026, the average residential customer using 18 cubic metres (