What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Brooks, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 21/25 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.27 per cubic meter (2023). Water fixed charge: $56.82/bi-monthly. Sewer rate: $39.79 per unit (bi-monthly).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 303 |
Regulates control and operation of the City's sanitary sewer system, including discharge limits for industrial waste, grease, BOD and pH, and connection/use requirements for the collection and treatment system.
| billing basis | metered | per cubic meter consumed |
| water rate | $1.27 per cubic meter (2023) | Schedule "B" |
| water fixed charge | $56.82/bi-monthly | Schedule "B" |
| sewer rate | $39.79 per unit (bi-monthly) | Schedule "A" |
| billing period | bi-monthly | s. 500 |
Rates effective Jan 1 2023, billed bi-monthly. Water: residential base $56.82 for first 13.65 m3 + $1.27/m3 over. Sewer: $39.79 per dwelling unit. Garbage $28.90 and recycling $7.08 bi-monthly.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 302 |
Regulates the control and operation of the City's potable water utility – backflow prevention, cross-connection control, curb stops, low-flow fixture standards, and customer service connection requirements.