Sets tiered outdoor water-use restriction stages (lawn/garden watering schedules, washing, pool filling) the City can activate during drought; replaced the former Water Shortage Response By-law, amended repeatedly through 2023.
Water & sewer — Vancouver, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: $3.936 per unit (2,831.6 L) Oct 16-Apr 30; $4.934 per unit May 1-Oct 15 (effective January 1, 2025). Water fixed charge: $40.00 per four month period (17 mm/20 mm standard meter). Sewer rate: Metered Property Rate $7.545 multiplied by 85% of units of water delivered; unmetered flat rates in Part III (e.g. Single Detached House $1,173.00).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 2.3 |
| billing basis | flat for unmetered property; metered for water metered property | s. 7.2(1); s. 7.3(1)(a) |
| sewer rate | Metered Property Rate $7.545 multiplied by 85% of units of water delivered; unmetered flat rates in Part III (e.g. Single Detached House $1,173.00) | s. 7.3(1)(a); Part V; s. 7.2(1); Part III |
scout note
Regulates stormwater and wastewater management, sewer connections, and water supply within the City of Vancouver.
| billing basis | flat (unmetered) or metered | s. 6.1, s. 6.2 |
| water rate | $3.936 per unit (2,831.6 L) Oct 16-Apr 30; $4.934 per unit May 1-Oct 15 (effective January 1, 2025) | Schedule D; preamble 'effective January 1, 2025' |
| water fixed charge | $40.00 per four month period (17 mm/20 mm standard meter) | Schedule E |
| billing period | four month period | s. 6.7; Schedules D and E |
scout note
Regulates the municipal water system: mandatory metered service, application/reconnection procedures and fees, cross-connection control, and rules governing lawful use of City water-works infrastructure by owners and contractors.