What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Utilities Bylaw and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-25. Water rate: $5.49 per unit (effective January 1, 2026). Billing period: annual. Billing basis: metered.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 5A(1) |
| billing basis | metered | s. 27(2) |
| sewer rate | Sanitary sewer use charge: $1.96/unit (June–September) and $2.81/unit (other months); CRD sewer consumption charge: $4.42/unit (June–September) and $6.31/unit (other months); 1 unit = 2.832 m3 | s. 27(2); s. 27A(1); Schedule "A", s. 1; s. 2 (definition of "Unit") |
| billing period | annual | s. 28(12) |
Regulates connections to and use of the sanitary sewer and stormwater utility systems in Victoria.
| billing basis | metered | Water consumption is metered |
| water rate | $5.49 per unit (effective January 1, 2026) | The water consumption rate, effective January 1, 2026, is $5.49 per unit. |
| sewer rate | $2.93/unit (Jan 1-May 31; Oct 1-Dec 31); $2.05/unit (Jun 1-Sep 30), effective January 1, 2026 | Sewer Rate |
| billing period | every four months (garbage, sewer, water); annually (stormwater) | Utility Billings |
rates page: 2026 rates. Water $5.49/unit (100 cu ft) plus service charge by meter size ($34.57 per bill for 1/2 inch); sewer $2.93/unit ($2.05 summer Jun-Sep); CRD sewer $7.51/unit ($5.26 summer); billed every four months.
| billing basis | metered | s. 7 |
Regulates the municipal water supply system in Victoria, including connections, usage, and water conservation requirements.