What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Village of Lumby, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 913, 2025 (2026 sewer rates, Schedule B) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: $1.09 per cubic meter (2026). Water fixed charge: $21.33/month. Sewer rate: base amount $22.00 per month plus consumption fee $0.76 per cubic meter.
| billing basis | metered | Schedule "B", II. METERED RATES - MONTHLY ($) |
| sewer rate | base amount $22.00 per month plus consumption fee $0.76 per cubic meter | Schedule "B", II |
| billing period | monthly | Schedule "B", II. METERED RATES - MONTHLY ($) |
2026 sewer rates effective Jan 1, 2026: $22.00 per month base per service plus $0.76/m3 consumption ($0.66/m3 for pubs, lounges etc.); seasonal 50%, multi-family 75%.
| connection mandatory | yes | shall connect such building or structureto the sewer system |
| billing period | four times yearly | s. 13(b) |
Establishes sewer connection regulations and user rates for the Village of Lumby municipal sewer system.
| billing basis | metered | Schedule "B" II. METERED RATES - MONTHLY |
| water rate | $1.09 per cubic meter (2026) | s. 3; Schedule "B" II ("consumption fee of $1.09 per cubic meter") |
| water fixed charge | $21.33/month | Schedule "B" II ("base amount is $21.33 per month") |
| billing period | monthly | Schedule "B" II. METERED RATES - MONTHLY |
2026 water rates effective Jan 1, 2026: metered, $21.33 per month base per service plus $1.09/m3 consumption ($0.82/m3 pubs, lounges etc.); seasonal 50%, multi-family over 6 units 75%; meter amortization $4.00-$29.00/month.
| billing basis | flat | Schedule "B" VI(a) |
| water fixed charge | $20.00 per month (effective January 1, 2010) | Schedule "B" VI(a)(i) |
| billing period | four times yearly | s. 12(b) |
Governs the Village of Lumby waterworks system including water sprinkling regulations, connection requirements, and user rates.