Water & sewer — Courtenay, British Columbia

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1673 (consolidated July 2026) - Section III water and sewer rates and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: Multi-Residential Metered: $1.93 (greater than 48.1 cubic meters; 2025). Water fixed charge: Single Residential Dwelling: $682.00 per annum (2026). Sewer rate: Single Residential Dwelling: $520.00 per annum (2026).

Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1673 (consolidated July 2026) - Section III water and sewer rates adopted bylaw
billing basis metered (metered accounts); flat annual minimum (unmetered accounts) s. 2(a)-(b) Unmetered Water; Metered Water
water rate Multi-Residential Metered: $1.93 (greater than 48.1 cubic meters; 2025) s. 2(b) Metered Water, Multi-Residential Metered
water fixed charge Single Residential Dwelling: $682.00 per annum (2026) s. 2(a) Unmetered Water, Single Residential Dwelling (2026)
sewer rate Single Residential Dwelling: $520.00 per annum (2026) s. 2 Part 1 - Residential Users, Single Residential Dwelling (2026)
billing period quarterly s. 2(b) 'quantity of water used each quarter'
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Water and sewer rates in Section III Appendices I and II. 2026: unmetered single residential water $682/yr; sewer single dwelling $520/yr. Metered multi-residential/commercial: first 48 m3 $92.64 then $1.93/m3 (2025 rates).

Sanitary Sewer Use, Extension and Connection Bylaw No. 1327, 1983 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 3.2.1
billing period annual s. 6.4.2
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Regulates use, extension and connection of the sanitary sewer system, including what may lawfully be discharged into it.

Sewer User Rate Bylaw No. 1786 adopted bylaw

Sets the rates charged to users of Courtenay's sewer system for wastewater collection and treatment.

Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1700, 1994 - Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2039, 2222, 2310 and 2584 adopted bylaw
billing basis metered and flat (unmetered) s. 5.1; s. 6.4
billing period quarterly for metered accounts; annually for unmetered accounts s. 6.4
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Governs connection to and use of the municipal water system and sets the water service rates and charges for Courtenay properties.

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