How & Where to Pay
VIA INTERAC e-TRANSFER
The preferred payment method is by Email via Interac E-Transfer to payment@scottpointwaterworks.com. No Security Question is required.
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VIA CHEQUE
Cheques payable to Scott Point Waterworks District. MAIL TO: 377 Scott Point Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2R2, or DROP OFF: SPWD Mailbox at 177 Scott Point Drive.
Annual Parcel Tax Amount
Each property on Scott Point is assessed an annual parcel tax, regardless of whether the property is connected to the District water system or not.
Bylaw 124 – 2024 Parcel Tax sets the 2024 parcel tax at $550.00. Parcel taxes statements are mailed in May of each year and due by July 1.
A penalty of 5% on any taxes remaining outstanding on July 2 shall be levied and a further penalty of 5% shall be levied on any taxes remaining outstanding on October 31. Any taxes and/or penalties outstanding on December 31 shall be declared deliquent.
Bi-Monthly Water Usage Tolls
Each property connected to the District water system is billed for water usage. Water Usage is billed for a 2 month period (all charges are per Imperial gallon)
Rates effective May 1, 2024 in accordance with Bylaw 125 – 2024 Tolls
Base: Minimum charge of $170.00 per 2 month period for the first 5,000 imperial gallons
Excess 1: 5,001 – 6,000 imperial gallons – $100.00 per thousand imperial gallons
Excess 2: 6,001 – 10,000 imperial gallons – $500.00 per thousand imperial gallons
Excess 3: Over 10000 imperial gallons – $1000.00 per thousand imperial gallons
NOTE: Notwithstanding the Excess 3 toll, By-law 88, section 20 will be applied for consumption in excess of 10,000 gallons in a given billing period if in the Trustee’s opinion the water supply is at risk. This includes actions up to and including, with 24 hours notice, discontinuing the supply of water.
Overdue water toll accounts are subject to a late payment surcharge on amounts outstanding after the due date of 10%. Premises where tolls and other charges are owing after 120 days may be subject to having the water turned off after notice by the trustees.
2023 Rates (effective until April 30, 2024)
Base: Minimum charge of $160.00 per 2 month period for the first 5,000 gallons
Excess 1: 5001 – 10000 imperial gallons – $70.00 per thousand imperial gallons
Excess 2: Over 10000 imperial gallons – $1000.00 per thousand imperial gallons
New to Scott Point? New Account Set-Up
A one-time administrative fee of $50.00 fee applies to the set-up of a new accounts after the purchase of a Scott Point property. A cheque, along with the New Resident Letter form should be mailed to SPWD at 377 Scott Point Drive, Salt Spring Island V8K 2R2.
Leak Allowance
The water toll and consumption bylaw contains billing provisions for a loss of water caused by a sudden and accidental failure of a pipe, valve or fixture, and not as a result of carelessness or negligence. Any resident or homeowner suffering a sudden loss of water should immediately inform the Trustees at trusteeatscottpointwaterworks.com .
After repairs have been made by a qualified plumber, owners can file a Leak Allowance request and provide the details of leak and repair to the Trustees. If approved by the Trustees, a bill may be adjusted to the lower of: actual consumption at the current rate, or three times the highest bill in past 12 months.
Capital Levies
From time to time, the Trustees may authorize the assessment of special levies for each parcel to pay for extraordinary capital works. A special levy was assessed in September 2010 for the replacement of the water storage tank. There are no special levies contemplated at the present time.