Water billing: what you need to know

Key elements of your water bill

Your water bill is made up of several components:

• Actual consumption: Ville de Brossard uses a metering system based on your actual consumption of drinking water.
• Unit of measurement: water consumption is measured in cubic meters (m³). One cubic metre is equivalent to 1,000 liters of water.
• Billing period: the water bill is sent to you once a year.

Calculating your water consumption

In Brossard, residential and commercial properties are equipped with a water meter that calculates actual drinking water consumption per building. This device accurately measures water consumption, encouraging responsible use while helping to detect leaks or anomalies.

• Explanation of how water meters work, if applicable (automatic reading, estimation if no reading).
• Difference between residential and commercial consumption, if applicable.

Factors that can influence your water bill

There are several factors that can affect the amount of your water bill:

• Changes in your consumption: watering more than usual, frequent filling of a pool or spa, the addition of a new water-using appliance, an increase in the number of people living in your home, etc.
• Undetected water leaks: a slightly dripping tap or a leak in the pipes can lead to a significant increase in your bill. Check your meter regularly for anomalies.
• Seasonality: summer is often synonymous with higher consumption, especially for watering and swimming pools.
• Adjustments to municipal rates: the city can modify rates according to infrastructure maintenance costs and budgetary needs.

A few tips to better manage your water consumption

Adopting good habits to avoid wasting drinking water isn’t that complicated! Here are a few tips to reduce your consumption and avoid a high bill:

• Reduce wastage: focus on simple gestures such as turning off the tap when brushing your teeth, taking a shower rather than a bath, washing dishes in the dishwasher rather than by hand, turning off the general water supply tap (near the meter) when you’re away for long periods, etc.
• Fix leaks quickly: a minor leak can waste hundreds of liters of water a day. Observe whether your water meter has changed overnight. If so, there’s probably a leak.
• Opt for water-saving equipment: installing low-flow showerheads or dual-flush toilets can make a big difference.
• Use rainwater: for outdoor watering, recovering rainwater saves on your drinking water consumption.
• Find out more about municipal programs:

Thanks to these tips and tricks, you can now better understand how water billing works in Brossard. By controlling your consumption, you can avoid inconvenience and contribute to a greener future!