What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Nelson, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3092 - Schedule G Water Rates and Schedule H Wastewater Rates (2026) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Billing period: quarterly. Billing basis: flat. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.
| billing basis | flat | Annual Charge / Quarterly Charge |
| billing period | quarterly | Quarterly Charge |
2026 single residential unit: water $509.00/yr ($127.25/quarter); sewer $919.00/yr ($229.75/quarter); metered commercial $66.33/quarter base + $0.9509/m3. Sewer-only accounts reduced 29.5%.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 2.1(a) |
| billing period | quarterly | s. 5.5 |
Regulates connection to and discharge into the municipal sanitary sewer system, prohibited discharges, and sewer-connection permit requirements.
| billing basis | flat (non-metered) and metered | s. 6.1 and s. 6.2 |
| billing period | quarterly | Schedule "A", A and B |
Regulates connection to and use of the municipal water system, including service connections, metering, and cross-connection/backflow-prevention requirements.