Water & sewer — Richmond, British Columbia

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

City of Richmond has 4 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Sanitary Sewer - Bylaw 10427 (2022) adopted bylaw

connection mandatory	True	s. 1.1.1(a)
billing basis	flat-rate and metered	s. 2.1.1

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Regulates connections to and use of Richmond's sanitary sewer system, discharge standards, and enforcement.

Water Use Restriction - Bylaw 7784 (2004) adopted bylaw

Restricts outdoor and non-essential water use in Richmond during water shortage conditions to conserve municipal water supply.

Watercourse Protection and Crossing - Bylaw 8441 (2011) adopted bylaw

Regulates activities near watercourses in Richmond including riparian setbacks, stream crossings, and protection of aquatic habitat.

Waterworks and Water Rates - Bylaw 5637 (1991) adopted bylaw

billing basis

flat, metered

s. 13(b), s. 13(c), Schedule "A", Schedule "B"

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Governs Richmond's waterworks system including connection, supply, rates charged for water service, and regulations for water use.

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