What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the District Municipality of Fort St. James, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 1097, 2025 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-15. Water fixed charge: $148.44 (2021), $155.86 (2022), $163.65 (2023), $171.84 (2024), $180.43 (2025) per dwelling unit, paid twice annually. Sewer rate: Residential (per dwelling unit): $395.98 (2026), $411.82 (2027), $432.41 (2028), $454.03 (2029). Billing period: twice annually.
| billing basis | annual rates by user type | ANNUAL RATES |
| sewer rate | Residential (per dwelling unit): $395.98 (2026), $411.82 (2027), $432.41 (2028), $454.03 (2029) | Schedule "H" |
| billing period | twice annually | Utility Billing is issued twice annually |
Current sewer rates (image-only PDF; title from District bylaw page).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 5.4 |
| billing basis | flat | Schedule "C" |
| water fixed charge | $148.44 (2021), $155.86 (2022), $163.65 (2023), $171.84 (2024), $180.43 (2025) per dwelling unit, paid twice annually | Schedule "C" |
| billing period | twice annually | Schedule "C" |
Rules for connecting to and using the District water system, fees and unpaid-charge handling.
| billing basis | flat | ANNUAL RATES |
| water fixed charge | 2026: $396.95/year; 2027: $412.82/year; 2028: $429.34/year; 2029: $446.51/year | Schedule "C" |
| billing period | twice annually | Utility Billing is issued twice annually |
Current water rates (image-only PDF; title from District bylaw page).
Bulk water sales rules (not opened; link from District bylaw page).