What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Cranbrook, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaw and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: First 1,000 m3: $0.291/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $27.00/month (2026). Sewer rate: $24.00/month per Residential Unit; additional $119.00/month per Residential Unit in Schedule "C" area.
| billing basis | flat monthly; metered accounts based on proportionate share of sewer to water rates | Schedule "A" (MONTHLY SANITARY SEWER FLAT CHARGES / RATES), item 13 |
| sewer rate | $24.00/month per Residential Unit; additional $119.00/month per Residential Unit in Schedule "C" area | Schedule "A", item 1; Schedule "B", item 1 |
| billing period | every four months for non-metered accounts; bi-monthly for metered accounts | s. 7.1; s. 7.2 |
Establishes sanitary sewer rates for the City of Cranbrook.
rates page: Effective Jan 1, 2026 monthly residential utility rates: water $27.00, sewer $24.00, solid waste collection $10.50, landfill $12.00, total $73.50. Billed three times a year (due Apr 30, Aug 31, Dec 31).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 17 |
| billing basis | flat and metered | s. 53(a); s. 54 |
| water rate | First 1,000 m3: $0.291/m3 (2026) | Schedule "C" |
| water fixed charge | $27.00/month (2026) | Schedule "B" |
| billing period | every four months (non-metered); bi-monthly (metered) | s. 55; s. 56 |
Governs the City of Cranbrook waterworks system and water service connections.