Regulates cross-connections between potable water and non-potable sources.
Water & sewer — Sicamous, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the District Municipality of Sicamous, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by District of Sicamous Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 607, 2006 and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: Metered: $1.11/m3 (2026); non-metered residential: $1,070.00/year (2026). Water fixed charge: Metered: varies by meter size; ¾ inch: $145.00 semi-annually (2026). Sewer rate: Metered: 80% of water consumption ($1.23/m3 in 2026); non-metered residential: $950.00/year (2026).
| billing basis | metered; flat rate for non-metered properties | A. Metered Properties; B. Non-Metered Properties (Flat Rate) |
| water rate | Metered: $1.11/m3 (2026); non-metered residential: $1,070.00/year (2026) | A. Metered Properties; B. Non-Metered Properties (Flat Rate) |
| water fixed charge | Metered: varies by meter size; ¾ inch: $145.00 semi-annually (2026) | ¾ inch - fixed fee |
| sewer rate | Metered: 80% of water consumption ($1.23/m3 in 2026); non-metered residential: $950.00/year (2026) | A. Water Metered Properties; B. Non Metered Properties (Flat Rate) |
| billing period | semi-annually for metered; annually for non-metered | A. Metered Properties; B. Non-Metered Properties (Flat Rate) |
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2026 metered water semi-annual: 3/4 inch fixed $145 + $1.11/m3; sewer 3/4 inch fixed $130 + $1.23/m3 (80% of water use). Flat annual 2026: residential water $1,070, sewer $950. Stratified unit charges water $65, sewer $147 per half-year. Bulk water $3.30/m3 from May 1, 2026.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 3.1 |
| billing basis | flat and metered | s. 5.2; s. 5.3 |
| billing period | annually in advance in January each year (flat rates) | s. 5.2 |
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Sewer system regulations, connection and sewer rates; consolidated for convenience.
Water system regulations, connection rules and water rental/connection charges; consolidated for convenience.
Civicweb listing of all bylaws incl. water and sewer bylaws.