What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Village of Cumberland, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sanitary Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1250, 2025 (replaces Schedule A of Sewer Rates Bylaw 862) and 5 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $0.87 per cubic meter (2025); $0.91 per cubic meter (2026). Water fixed charge: $65.20 per quarter (2025); $67.10 per quarter (2026). Sewer rate: $119.00 per quarter (2025); $123.75 per quarter (2026).
| billing basis | flat | For each residential unit: $119.00 per quarter |
| sewer rate | $119.00 per quarter (2025); $123.75 per quarter (2026) | Schedule "A", item 1 |
| billing period | quarterly | per quarter |
2026: sewer $123.75 per quarter per residential unit (2025: $119.00).
| billing basis | flat | Schedule "A" |
| sewer rate | $102.75 per quarter (effective January 1, 2019); $104.50 per quarter (effective January 1, 2020) | Schedule "A" |
| billing period | quarterly | billed quarterly |
Regulates rates, terms and conditions for use of the sanitary sewer system; amended by 1222 (2024) and 1250 (2025).
Staged (1-4) outdoor water use restrictions and sprinkler rules; Village may bring stages into effect.
| billing basis | metered | Water Consumption Charge Rate ... per cubic meter |
| water rate | $0.87 per cubic meter (2025); $0.91 per cubic meter (2026) | Schedule A s. 1(a)-(b) |
| water fixed charge | $65.20 per quarter (2025); $67.10 per quarter (2026) | Schedule A s. 1(a)-(b) |
| billing period | quarterly | per quarter |
2026: residential water fixed $67.10/quarter + $0.91/m3; multi-family $43.60/unit/quarter + $0.91/m3; flat rate $133.80/quarter per dwelling unit. (2025: $65.20/qtr + $0.87/m3.)
| billing basis | metered | s. 4; Schedule "A" |
| water rate | $0.72 per cubic meter (2019); $0.72 per cubic meter (2020) | Schedule "A", s. 1(a)-(b) |
| water fixed charge | $50.00 per quarter (2019); $51.25 per quarter (2020) | Schedule "A", s. 1(a)-(b) |
| billing period | quarterly | s. 9 |
Imposes fees for water services; amended by 1221 (2024) and 1249 (2025).
| connection mandatory | yes | a Private Connection must be installed |
Regulates connection, use and extension of the municipal water system and sets fees for related services.