Requires backflow-prevention devices on water services to protect the City's potable water supply from cross-connection contamination.
Water & sewer — Parksville, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Parksville, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 1529 (2016) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $0.8704/m3 (0-60 m3); $1.7404/m3 (61-120 m3); $2.9009/m3 (121-160 m3); $4.3516/m3 (161-400 m3); $2.4365/m3 (401+ m3) (2026). Water fixed charge: $101.52 per billing (base infrastructure fee); $10.00 per billing (treatment plant reserve fee). Sewer rate: $125.76 minimum per billing (0-100 m3); $1.0804/m3 over 100 m3.
| billing basis | metered | METERED WATER RATES (per billing): |
| water rate | $0.8704/m3 (0-60 m3); $1.7404/m3 (61-120 m3); $2.9009/m3 (121-160 m3); $4.3516/m3 (161-400 m3); $2.4365/m3 (401+ m3) (2026) | METERED WATER RATES (per billing): |
| water fixed charge | $101.52 per billing (base infrastructure fee); $10.00 per billing (treatment plant reserve fee) | RESIDENTIAL: |
| sewer rate | $125.76 minimum per billing (0-100 m3); $1.0804/m3 over 100 m3 | RESIDENTIAL: |
| billing period | October 1 - March 31; April 1 - September 30 | Billing Period: |
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rates page: residential per six-month billing: base infrastructure fee $101.52 + treatment plant reserve $10.00; tiered metered water $0.8704/m3 (0-60) rising to $4.3516/m3 (161-400), $2.4365 over 400; sewer minimum $125.76 (to 100 m3) then $1.0804/m3. Billed Mar 31 and Sep 30.
| connection mandatory | yes | Section 10 |
| billing basis | metered | Schedule "C", 1(a)(i) |
| sewer rate | $20.96 per month including first 16.66 cubic meters; $1.0804 per cubic meter in excess of 16.66 cubic meters (2026) | Schedule "C", 1(a)(i)-(ii) |
| billing period | semi-annual | Section 59 |
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Regulates connection to and use of the sanitary and storm sewer systems, discharge restrictions, and connection requirements for property owners.
| billing basis | metered | s. 30(a) |
| water rate | Tiered: $0.8704/m3 up to 10.00 m3; $1.7404/m3 over 10.00 up to 20.00 m3; $2.9009/m3 over 20.00 up to 26.666 m3; $4.3516/m3 over 26.666 up to 66.666 m3; $2.4365/m3 over 66.666 m3 (2026) | Schedule "A", cl. 1(c)-(g) (Bylaw 1320.37, 2026) |
| water fixed charge | $16.9200/month base fixed charge for water infrastructure; $1.6667/month fixed charge for water treatment plant reserve fund (2026) | Schedule "A", cl. 1(a)-(b); 'All waterworks user rates under Clauses 1 to 3 are per month' |
| billing period | twice annual | s. 38 |
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Governs connection to and use of the municipal water system, service standards, rates and owner obligations.