What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Regulations Bylaw, 2017 (No. 2664-2017) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-28. Water rate: $1.46/m3 (Effective March 1, 2026). Sewer rate: $1.35/m3 (Effective March 1, 2026). Billing period: bi-monthly; quarterly within Clearbrook Water Works District.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4(1) |
| billing period | bi-monthly; quarterly within Clearbrook Water Works District | "included in the bi-monthly utility bill"; "property will be billed quarterly" |
Governs sanitary sewer service connections, standards and cross-connection control for properties in Abbotsford. Consolidated, last amended May 6, 2025.
| billing basis | metered | "Sewer volume is equal to 90% of metered water volume" |
| water rate | $1.46/m3 (Effective March 1, 2026) | Water Rates, Current Rates (Effective March 1, 2026) |
| sewer rate | $1.35/m3 (Effective March 1, 2026) | Sanitary Sewer Rates, Current Rates (Effective March 1, 2026) |
rates page: effective March 1, 2026 residential water $1.46/m3 ($1.39 if paid by due date), sewer $1.35/m3 ($1.28 discounted); sewer volume = 90% of metered water; unmetered sewer $295/yr per unit. Set in Fees and Charges Bylaw 1532-2006 Schedules H and I.
| billing basis | metered | s. 14(1) |
| billing period | bi-monthly | s. 15(2) |
Regulates the operation and use of the municipal waterworks system in Abbotsford. Adopted May 10, 2017, alongside the companion Sewer Regulations Bylaw 2664-2017.