What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Use Regulation and Charges Bylaw and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: $2.01/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $13.00/month. Sewer rate: 100% of water consumed; $2.10/m3 (Jan 1-Apr 30, 2026), $1.89/m3 (May 1-Aug 31, 2026), $2.10/m3 (Sep 1-Dec 31, 2026); plus $14.00/month fixed (2025).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4.29 |
| billing basis | metered plus fixed monthly charge | Schedule "D", s. 1.6 and s. 1.9 |
| sewer rate | 100% of water consumed; $2.10/m3 (Jan 1-Apr 30, 2026), $1.89/m3 (May 1-Aug 31, 2026), $2.10/m3 (Sep 1-Dec 31, 2026); plus $14.00/month fixed (2025) | Schedule "D", s. 1.6 and s. 1.9 |
Regulates sewer use and establishes sewer service charges in Fort St. John.
| billing basis | metered | Water per Cubic Metre (m3) |
| water rate | $2.01/m3 (2026) | Jan. 1, 2026 Water per Cubic Metre (m3) $1.98 $2.01 |
| water fixed charge | $13.00/month | Water Fixed Charge per month $13.00 $13.00 |
| sewer rate | Summer $1.89/m3 (May 1-Aug 31, 2026); Winter $2.10/m3 (Jan 1-Apr 30, Sep 1-Dec 31, 2026) | Sewer per Cubic Meter (m3) |
rates page: 2026 water $2.01/m3 (2025 $1.98) plus fixed $13.00/month; sewer $2.10/m3 Jan-Apr and Sep-Dec, $1.89/m3 May-Aug, plus fixed $14.00/month; garbage $8 and recycling $5 per bin. Billed monthly.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 18 |
| billing basis | metered and/or unmetered | s. 8(a) |
| water rate | $2.01 per Cubic Meter | Schedule "A" |
| water fixed charge | $13.00 per month | Schedule "A" |
| billing period | monthly | s. 82 |
Regulates water supply, use, and service connections in Fort St. John.