rates page: 2026: Municipal sewer user rate $3.71 per unit of water used plus CRD sewer user rate $8.10 per unit; for other residential properties charges are calculated on 60% of water consumed.
Water & sewer — Oak Bay, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Oak Bay Sewer Rates (2026) and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: $4.57 per unit (2026). Water fixed charge: $335.80 per year. Sewer rate: Total $11.81 per unit of water delivered; residential no garden meter product multiplied by 0.60.
| billing basis | metered | All properties in the District of Oak Bay have water meters. |
| water rate | $4.57 per unit (2026) | Residential Rate: $4.57 per unit |
| water fixed charge | $335.80 per year | basic charge of $335.80 per year |
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rates page: 2026 water rates. Residential: $4.57 per unit including a basic charge of $335.80/year ($0.92/day). Buildings with more than two apartments: $4.57 per unit, basic charge $167.90/year per apartment. $30 special meter reading charge.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 2(1) |
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Regulates connections to and use of the public sewer system in the District of Oak Bay.
| billing basis | metered | s. 4 |
| sewer rate | Total $11.81 per unit of water delivered; residential no garden meter product multiplied by 0.60 | Schedule "A"; s. 6 |
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Establishes user charges for connection to and use of the municipal sewer system in Oak Bay.
| billing basis | metered; non-apartments: $0.92/day availability charge plus $4.57 per one hundred (100) cubic feet; apartments (more than 2 units): $0.46/day per suite plus $4.57 per 100 cubic feet; 5% late penalty after 45 days | s.10(1), s.10(2), s.13(2) |
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Establishes rates for municipal water supply and service in the District of Oak Bay.