Rural Municipality of Rockwood

Rockwood is a rural municipality lying north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the Winnipeg Metro Region and had a 2016 census population of 7,823.[1] The independently governed towns of Stonewall and Teulon are both enclaved within Rockwood.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19816,321—    
19866,923+9.5%
19967,504+8.4%
20017,654+2.0%
20067,692+0.5%
20117,964+3.5%
20167,823−1.8%
See also: Rockwood (electoral division) and Rockwood, Winnipeg
Rockwood
Rural Municipality
Rural scene in Rockwood
Rockwood
Coordinates: 50°17′08″N 97°17′13″W
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
RegionWinnipeg Metro Region
Government
 • ReeveWes Taplin
Area
 • Total1,199.93 km2 (463.30 sq mi)
Elevation
255 m (837 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total7,823
 • Density6.5/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Postal Code
R0C
Area codes204, 431

Communities

Water

The R.M. of Rockwood's water is supplied three wells in operation since 1990.[2]

When the R.M. applied to the Public Utilities Board for water rate increases in the late 2010s, they reported a higher amount of "unaccounted for" water usage of 17% (normal is 10%). Some of this unused water came from water line cleaning, firefighting, and water main breakage.[2] In 2017, 545 new water meters were installed to help reduce the unaccounted for water.[2]

The Stony Mountain Institution water is provided by the separate Cartier Regional Water Co-op.[2]

References
  1. "2016 Census Profile - RM of Rockwood". statcan.gc.ca. November 29, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
  2. "Rural Municipality of Rockwood Stony Mountain Water and Wastewater Utility Approval of Revised Rates" (PDF). pub.gov.mb.ca. November 9, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
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