Quick facts about Renfrew - five Fact Sheets
In-depth statistics about Renfrew - from labour force to age and education
Property for Sale or for Rent in Renfrew
Return to the Home Page
 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

 

Utilities

Water & Sewer

Standard Water/Sewer Bill – users charged for water in & water out using the following figures:

Base Charged

Consumption charge

Meter Size 2008 Monthly Base Rate Description 2008 Rates
5/8" x 3/4" $ 12.75 Water $1.32 per cubic meter
3/4" $ 12.75 Sewer $0.79 per cubic meter
1" $ 18.20

 

 

1 1/2" $ 26.50

 

 

2" $ 42.85

 

 

3" $ 101.00

 

 

4" $149.00

 

 

*NOTES*
'- Base Charges are set based on the size of the water meter installed
'- Monthly base rates are the same for water and sewer
'- Water and Sewer is billed every second month.

Hydro:

  • Local electric distribution company, rather than dealing with a provincial one
  • Commercial power delivered at 44 kV and 4.16 kV voltage level
         -depending on load size
  • Local distribution rates on attached sheet

Quality of Life

Cost of Living

Average cost of a four bedroom single family home:             $150K - $175K
(applies to surrounding area as well)

Climate:

  • July                          19.7 °C          ( 67.5 °F)

  • January                   -12.0 °C           ( 10.4 °F)

Number of days sunny/partly sunny:                         200+ sunny days

Number of heating and cooling degree days:             250 days 

Average annual snowfall (cm)            195.5
Average annual rainfall (mm)             616.0

Quick FactsStatistics | Properties | Directory | Home