Water & sewer — Squamish, British Columbia

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

In the District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3185, 2025 (consolidated July 2026) - Schedule 23 Wastewater Rates, Schedule 24 Water Rates and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.61/m3 (2026) for annual water usage greater than 112 m3/apartment unit (Multi-Family Residential). Water fixed charge: Single Unit Dwelling: $518/unit (2026); Multi-Family Residential: $180.32 base (2026) for annual water usage <=112 m3/apartment unit. Sewer rate: flat $719/unit (Single Unit Dwelling).

Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3185, 2025 (consolidated July 2026) - Schedule 23 Wastewater Rates, Schedule 24 Water Rates adopted bylaw
billing basis flat (Single Unit Dwelling); metered (Multi-Family Residential and Industrial/Commercial/Institutional) Schedule 24, item 1; Schedule 24, 'Metered - Multi-Family Residential'; Schedule 24, 'Metered - Industrial, Commercial and Institutional'
water rate $1.61/m3 (2026) for annual water usage greater than 112 m3/apartment unit (Multi-Family Residential) Schedule 24, Metered - Multi-Family Residential, item 1; Summary (Bylaw 3205: '2026 Utilities Rates')
water fixed charge Single Unit Dwelling: $518/unit (2026); Multi-Family Residential: $180.32 base (2026) for annual water usage <=112 m3/apartment unit Schedule 24, item 1; Schedule 24, Metered - Multi-Family Residential, item 1; Summary (Bylaw 3205: '2026 Utilities Rates')
sewer rate flat $719/unit (Single Unit Dwelling) Schedule 23, item 2
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Water rates in Schedules 23 and 24 (consolidated July 2026): annual flat water $518 per single unit dwelling, $414 secondary suite; annual wastewater $719 per single unit dwelling, $575 secondary suite. Bulk potable water $44.56/m3.

Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 2254 (as amended by 2325) adopted bylaw

Lawn watering/sprinkling restrictions in Stages 1-4 of District water use restrictions, with seasonal Stage 1 start and permitted watering times.

Sewer Use and Storm Sewer Bylaw No. 2474, 2016 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 4.3
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Regulates sanitary and storm sewer use: connections, prohibited discharges, public health and safety.

Water Connection Bylaw No. 675 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 3(a)
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Consolidated short bylaw on water service connections and related charges.

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