Regulates water use / restrictions.
Water & sewer — Smithers, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Smithers, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw No. 1811 - Water Restriction Bylaw and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.170 per cubic meter (2026). Water fixed charge: $406.00/year (2026). Sewer rate: flat $528/year (2026).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4(f) |
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Definitions and regulations for the Town water system and connections.
| billing basis | flat and metered | Schedule L; Schedule M |
| water rate | $1.170 per cubic meter (2026) | Schedule L |
| water fixed charge | $406.00/year (2026) | Schedule L |
| sewer rate | flat $528/year (2026) | Schedule M |
| billing period | annual and quarterly | Schedule L; Schedule M |
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Water rates in Schedule L, 2026: residential flat $406/yr on tax notice (secondary suite $345); metered $1.170/m3 with $101 quarterly minimum. Sewer Schedule M 2026: residential flat $528/yr; metered $1.52/m3 (1.3x water), $132 quarterly minimum. 2027 and 2028 rates also set.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 3.3 |
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Sewer system regulation incl. fees and charges.
Civicweb folder listing.