Figure 35.6 Total Cost of Wastewater of Collection/Conveyance and Treatment/Disposal per Megalitre Treated

This measure reflects the combined total cost for the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater. Municipalities providing service over a broad geographic area generally have higher operating costs due to the number and type of wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants operated. The distance between the individual system has an impact on the daily operating costs for wastewater treatment/disposal and collection/conveyance. Amortization can vary significantly from year to year depending on the type of infrastructure, capital fund expenditures, etc. Refer to Figure 35.2 for description of Integrate and Two-Tier Systems.

Source: WWTR315T (Efficiency)

Waterloo: Does not report - responsible for treatment and disposal only. See Figure 35.5.