In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw No. 5218, 1980 and 6 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-25. Water rate: 1-10,000 $7.66; Next 20,000 $5.58; Next 20,000 $4.39; over 50,000 $3.32 (2026, cubic feet). Water fixed charge: $927.58 gross; $881.20 net (2026 annual flat rate). Billing period: quarterly or annually in advance.
Bylaw No. 5218, 1980
adopted bylaw
billing basis
flat (residential per dwelling unit/suite annually); water-quantity based for other users
Schedule "A"
sewer rate
flat per dwelling unit/suite annually: single family residence $235.50 basic charge (discount -11.75; net $223.75); apartment buildings $132.50 basic charge (discount -6.65; net $125.85)
Schedule "A" (Bylaw No. 6298, 1995)
billing period
quarterly or annually in advance
s. 2(ii)
scout note
Municipal bylaw (subject per filename qbor); regulates specific activity within the City.
Bylaw No. 7754, 2016
adopted bylaw
Municipal bylaw (ESC subject per filename); governs specific regulated activity within the City.
Sewerage Bylaw No. 4525, 1971
adopted bylaw
billing period
annually in advance for Residential charges; monthly or quarterly for other charges
s. 2(ii)
scout note
Original sewerage bylaw establishing sewer system connection requirements and discharge standards.
Sewerage Bylaw No. 7746, 2015
adopted bylaw
connection mandatory
yes
s. 13(a)
scout note
Regulates connections to and use of the municipal sanitary sewer system, including prohibited discharges.
Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 6948, 2004
adopted bylaw
Authorizes water use restrictions during drought or shortage conditions including watering prohibitions and enforcement.
Waterworks Bylaw No. 7631, 2013
adopted bylaw
billing basis
flat or metered
s. 58; s. 59
billing period
metered: monthly, bimonthly or quarterly; unmetered: annually in advance
s. 63; s. 64
scout note
Governs the City waterworks system including connections, metering, charges, and obligations of water users.
rates page: 2026 Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Rates (Property Taxes and Utilities)
adopted bylaw
billing basis
flat
annual flat rate utilities
water rate
1-10,000 $7.66; Next 20,000 $5.58; Next 20,000 $4.39; over 50,000 $3.32 (2026, cubic feet)
Multi-Family, Per Living Unit
water fixed charge
$927.58 gross; $881.20 net (2026 annual flat rate)
Water | $927.58 | ($46.38) | $881.20
sewer rate
$1,436.01 gross; $1,364.21 net (2026 annual flat rate)
Sewer | $1,436.01 | ($71.80) | $1,364.21
billing period
annual
annual flat rate utilities
scout note
2026 annual flat rates, single-family dwelling gross/net after 5% early-pay discount: water $927.58 gross ($881.20 net); sewer $1,436.01 ($1,364.21 net); solid waste 120L $535.07. Secondary suite water $436.75, sewer $717.99. Multi-family metered water min $76.57; sewer apartment unit $807.59, townhouse $1,121.81. Billed annually (statement late Feb).