In the District Municipality of Barriere, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 73 (compiled, incl. amendments to 2026) - water and sewer rates and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-23. Water rate: $0.58/per cubic meter (Tier 1); $0.87/per cubic meter (Tier 2); $1.11/per cubic meter (Tier 3). Water fixed charge: $40.81/mo. Sewer rate: Single & Secondary Residential: $85.01/month (Birch Lane Wastewater Plant); $56.23/month (Downtown Solar Aquatics Plant); $56.23/month (Clary Subdivision Plant).
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 73 (compiled, incl. amendments to 2026) - water and sewer rates
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered
Additional Water Meter Rates
water rate
$0.58/per cubic meter (Tier 1); $0.87/per cubic meter (Tier 2); $1.11/per cubic meter (Tier 3)
Additional Water Meter Rates
water fixed charge
$40.81/mo
Water System Base Rates
sewer rate
Single & Secondary Residential: $85.01/month (Birch Lane Wastewater Plant); $56.23/month (Downtown Solar Aquatics Plant); $56.23/month (Clary Subdivision Plant)
Sewer/Wastewater User Rates
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2026 compiled schedule. Water base rate single dwelling $40.81/month (covers 0-25 m3/month or 0-75 m3/quarter), tiered excess per m3 (e.g. $0.58/m3 for 76-90 m3/quarter); multi-family $40.81 first units, $20.41 each from unit 6. Sewer per dwelling $85.01/month (Birch Lane plant) or $56.23/month (Downtown/Clary).
Wastewater Holding Tank Bylaw No. 94
adopted bylaw
connection mandatory
yes
mandatory to connect to the Municipal Wastewater system once available
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Governs wastewater holding tanks within the District of Barriere.
Water Regulations Bylaw No. 265
adopted bylaw
connection mandatory
yes
s. 3.10
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Regulates the Barriere community water system including water restrictions and connections.