Requires backflow-prevention devices on water services to protect the municipal water supply from contamination via cross-connections; applies to residential and commercial water customers.
Water & sewer — Kamloops, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 12-71, 2022 and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water fixed charge: $348.69/year fixed capital charge (20 mm or smaller service) and $215.00/year fixed consumption charge (2026). Sewer rate: Flat: $305.99/year residential fixed charge (20 mm or smaller service) + $227.60/year per family unit (2026). Billing period: quarterly.
| billing basis | metered or flat | Residential Metered Water Rate; Residential Flat-Water Rate |
| water rate | First 45,000 L n/a; Oct-Dec/Jan-Mar: 45,000–90,000 L $0.97/1,000 L; 90,000–135,000 L $0.97/1,000 L; 135,000–270,000 L $1.50/1,000 L; 270,000 L+ $1.50/1,000 L. Apr-Jun/Jul-Sep: 90,000–135,000 L $0.97/1,000 L; 135,000–270,000 L $1.50/1,000 L; 270,000 L+ $1.50/1,000 L (2026) | Schedule "V", Table 3 |
| water fixed charge | $348.69/year fixed capital charge (20 mm or smaller service) and $215.00/year fixed consumption charge (2026) | Schedule "V", Tables 1 and 2 |
| sewer rate | Flat: $305.99/year residential fixed charge (20 mm or smaller service) + $227.60/year per family unit (2026) | Schedule "P", Tables 3 and 4 |
| billing period | quarterly | Quarterly Utility Statement |
scout note
2026 rates: water variable $0.97/1,000 L then $1.50/1,000 L above allotment tiers; residential flat sewer: fixed charge $305.99/yr (20 mm) plus user charge $227.60 per family unit. Water rates in Schedule V, sewer in Schedule P (amended by 44-18, Dec 2025).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 20 |
| billing basis | metered and flat rate | s. 9(a)-(b) |
| billing period | quarterly | s. 9(a)-(b) |
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Regulates connection to and use of the City's sanitary sewer system, including discharge standards and connection fees.
| billing basis | metered | The residential metered rate |
| water fixed charge | $348.69/year ($87.17/quarter) (2026, average home owner with 20 mm service) | Fixed Capital charge |
| billing period | quarterly | billed quarterly |
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rates page: 2026 residential metered water = fixed capital charge $348.69/yr (20 mm service, $87.17/qtr) + fixed consumption charge $215/yr ($53.75/qtr) covering 45 m3 winter/fall, 90 m3 spring/summer; excess billed variable.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 8 |
| billing basis | metered, flat, or hybrid | s. 7(b)(i)-(iii) |
| billing period | quarterly for metered and hybrid accounts; semi-annually for flat rate accounts | s. 7(b)(i)-(iii) |
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Governs the municipal water utility: service connections, metering, rates administration, and customer obligations for the City of Kamloops water system.