What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Village of Alert Bay, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 819, 2024 (Schedules G Water, H Sewer) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water fixed charge: $15.00/month. Sewer rate: $28.00/month. Billing period: quarterly.
| billing basis | flat | Schedule 'G', s. 1; Schedule 'H', s. 1 |
| water fixed charge | $15.00/month | Schedule 'G', s. 1 |
| sewer rate | $28.00/month | Schedule 'H', s. 1 |
Monthly flat rates (scanned, OCR): water single family/mobile home $15.00/mo, each duplex/suite unit $15.00; sewer single family $28.00/mo, per unit $28.00. Metered industrial water: first 4,000 cu m $26.40/mo. Commercial categories vary.
| connection mandatory | yes | shall connect or cause to be connected |
| billing basis | flat | Schedule "A" I(b) |
| sewer rate | $20.00/month; $60.00/quarterly | Schedule "A" I(a) |
| billing period | quarterly | payable quarterly |
Bylaw 647 establishing sanitary sewer connection, usage, and rate regulations for Alert Bay.
| connection mandatory | yes | BYLAW TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY TO CONNECT |
Bylaw 675 governing water rates, usage regulations, and metering requirements for Alert Bay water system users.