Requires backflow-prevention devices and cross-connection control on water services to protect the City's potable water supply from contamination.
Water & sewer — Nanaimo, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Cross Connection Control Bylaw 2018 No. 7249 and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Water rate: Tiered per 110 imperial gallons: $0.00234 (first 110), $0.00583 (next 110), $0.01020 (next 110), $0.01786 (next 110 and over). Water fixed charge: $1.11229/day per water meter (Single Residential Dwelling, 4 or less units, meters up to 25mm). Sewer rate: $0.48869 per dwelling unit per day for each billing period.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 40 |
| billing basis | flat | Schedule 'B', Residential Properties, i. Per Dwelling Unit |
| sewer rate | $0.48869 per dwelling unit per day for each billing period | Schedule 'B', Residential Properties, i. Per Dwelling Unit |
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Regulates sewer connections, usage, and associated charges within the City of Nanaimo.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 5(3) |
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Regulates connections to and use of the City's storm sewer system and sets associated storm-drainage fees.
| billing basis | metered | Schedule 'A' (PAY-PER-USE METERED WATER RATES) |
| water rate | Tiered per 110 imperial gallons: $0.00234 (first 110), $0.00583 (next 110), $0.01020 (next 110), $0.01786 (next 110 and over) | Schedule 'A' |
| water fixed charge | $1.11229/day per water meter (Single Residential Dwelling, 4 or less units, meters up to 25mm) | Schedule 'A' |
| billing period | three billing periods in each twelve (12) month period | s. 3 definition 'BILLING PERIOD' |
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Sets water utility connection rules and water rates/charges for the City of Nanaimo's waterworks system; heavily amended, consolidated 2025-DEC-15 (23 amendments).
2026 single-family: water base $1.11229/day plus tiered consumption $0.00234-$0.01786 per imperial gallon/day; sewer $0.48869/day per dwelling unit; garbage $0.69315/day. Multi-family and non-residential meter-size base rates listed.