Water shortage response stages and outdoor/lawn watering restrictions; repeals Bylaw 3768.
Water & sewer — Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 4045, 2018 and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.3075 per cubic meter (0 - 50,000 cubic meters); $1.6861 per cubic meter (over 50,000 cubic meters). Water fixed charge: $646.00/year (2026) single residential dwelling unit. Sewer rate: $648.00 (Single Residential dwelling unit).
| connection mandatory | yes | shall connect or cause to be connected |
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Older bylaw regulating sewer connections to the City system.
| billing basis | flat (residential); metered (non-residential) | Schedule "A" A, B |
| sewer rate | $648.00 (Single Residential dwelling unit) | Schedule "A" A(a) |
| billing period | quarterly | Schedule "A" B |
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Establishes rates and charges for use of the City's sanitary sewerage system.
| billing basis | flat annual fees | These are flat annual fees |
| water fixed charge | $646.00/year (2026) single residential dwelling unit | Annual Water Rates |
| sewer rate | $648.00/year (2026) single residential dwelling unit | Annual Sewer Rates |
| billing period | annually | Bills are mailed out each year |
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rates page: official utility bills page linking the 2026 utility bill flyer with average-household water and sewer levies; billing annually, due March 31.
| billing basis | flat for residential properties; metered for meter rates | Schedule "B" A and B |
| water rate | $1.3075 per cubic meter (0 - 50,000 cubic meters); $1.6861 per cubic meter (over 50,000 cubic meters) | Schedule "B" B |
| water fixed charge | $646.00/year | Schedule "B" A(a); Schedule "B" H |
| billing period | quarterly | Schedule "B" B |
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Sets terms, conditions and rates for supply and use of water from Port Coquitlam's domestic water system, including definitions and exemptions such as caregiver provisions.
Schedules of City fees including water and sanitary/storm sewer connection fees.
Paginated bylaw listing (5 pages) used to locate water and sewer bylaws.