In the City of Merritt, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw 2386, 2024 (consolidated Dec 2025) - Schedules A, B waterworks and sewer rates and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: $1.05 per cubic meter (0-11, 2026); $1.16 per cubic meter (11-40, 2026); $1.28 per cubic meter (over 40, 2026). Water fixed charge: $52.50/month (per meter, 2026); $55.13/month (per meter, 2027); $57.89/month (per meter, 2028). Sewer rate: Metered residential: 80% of total water consumption; non-metered single family residential: $201.01 semi-annual (2026).
Fees and Charges Bylaw 2386, 2024 (consolidated Dec 2025) - Schedules A, B waterworks and sewer rates
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered and non-metered
Schedule "A"
water rate
$1.05 per cubic meter (0-11, 2026); $1.16 per cubic meter (11-40, 2026); $1.28 per cubic meter (over 40, 2026)
2026 residential metered water: $52.50/month base + $1.05/m3 (0-11), $1.16 (11-40), $1.28 (over 40); sewer $52.50/month base + 80% of water consumption. Unmetered single family $251.26 water + $201.01 sewer semi-annual. 2027-2028 also scheduled.