finance

  • Water Utility

    The Town of Middleton Water Utility is owned and operated by the Town and governed by the Town of Middleton Council.

    The Water Utility is regulated by the Nova Scotia Utilities Act and the user rates are approved by the Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board.

    Quarterly Water Bills

    Billing Cycle Due Date
    January 1 - March 31 May 15
    April 1 - June 30 August 15
    July 1 - September 30 November 15
    October 1 - December 31 February 15

    Accounts are billed a flat rate for water service, currently the rate is $92.01*/quarter and $1.24* per cubic meter of water consumption. *Rates subject to change in accordance to UARB rate review. 

    Unpaid bills will incur an interest charge of 1.5% per month on the 16th of each month. 

    IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE YOUR WATER BILLS ELECTRONICALLY, PLEASE EMAIL billingclerk@town.middleton.ns.ca

     

     

    Payment Options

    Online Banking: Available at most financial institutions. Please contact your financial institution for set-up support.

    Now Available! =>Credit Cards
    Paymentus Corporation is a third-party payment processor which charges a convenience fee (2.4%). The Town of Middleton does not receive any portion of these fees.

    In-Person at your Financial Institution

    By Mail:
    Please make cheque payable to Town of Middleton and mail payment to:
    Town of Middleton
    PO Box 340
    Middleton, NS B0S 1P0

    In-Person at Town Hall:
    131 Commercial Street
    Middleton, NS
    Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
    We accept Cash, Cheques and Debit Cards.

    For your convenience, payments may be placed in the drop box to the left of the front entrance. Please put payments in an envelope note if you wish to have a receipt mailed.

    Water Connections

    New homeowners are required to complete and return a water service contract, failure to do so may result in disconnection of water service:

    Email: billingclerk@town.middleton.ns.ca

    By Mail:
    Town of Middleton
    PO Box 340
    Middleton, NS B0S 1P0

    In-Person at Town Hall:
    131 Commercial Street
    Middleton, NS
    Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm or leave in drop box.

    pdfWater Service Contract

    Water Disconnections/ Transfers

    Owners who have sold their property may phone (902) 825-4841 Ext. 101 or email billingclerk@town.middleton.ns.ca, to arrange a final meter reading on the date of closing. 

    If you require your water to be temporarily disconnected for service, please phone (902) 825-4841 ext. 101. There is a $50 service charge that will be reflected on your next water bill.

     

    Suspension of Service for Non-Payment of Bills

    The Utility may suspend service to customers whose bills remain unpaid for more than forty-five calendar days after the date rendered. When water service has been suspended, service will not be re-established until all arrears plus a reconnection charge of $50.00 have been paid to the Utility.