{ "topic": "water-sewer", "label": "Water & sewer", "question": "What are the water and sewer rules and rates?", "jurisdiction": "British Columbia", "country": "CA", "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/water-sewer/", "municipalities": [ { "municipality_id": "gx-000002", "name": "Abbotsford", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Regulations Bylaw, 2017 (No. 2664-2017)", "document_number": "2664-2017", "adopted_date": "2017-05-10", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-sewer/regulations-2664-2017/", "answer": "In the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, billing basis: metered; bi-monthly utility bill based on metered volume. Source: Waterworks Regulations Bylaw, 2017 No. 2665-2017, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000003", "name": "Alert Bay", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/water-sewer/sanitary-sewer-rates-and-regulations-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Alert Bay, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat. Source: Sanitary Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000005", "name": "Armstrong", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/armstrong/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/armstrong/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/armstrong/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water and Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 1722", "document_number": "1722", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/armstrong/water-sewer/regulations-1722/", "answer": "In the City of Armstrong, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Water and Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 1722, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000006", "name": "Ashcroft", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Regulations Bylaw No. 881, 2026", "document_number": "881", "adopted_date": "2026-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-sewer/regulations-881/", "answer": "In the Village of Ashcroft, British Columbia, billing basis: flat rate annual billing; volumetric billing not currently in use; rates per Fees and Charges Bylaw. Source: Water Regulations Bylaw No. 881, 2026, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000007", "name": "Barriere", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/barriere/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/barriere/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/barriere/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Wastewater Holding Tank Bylaw No. 94", "document_number": "94", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/barriere/water-sewer/bylaw-94/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Barriere, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Wastewater Holding Tank Bylaw No. 94; Water Regulations Bylaw No. 265, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000008", "name": "Belcarra", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/belcarra/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/belcarra/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/belcarra/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Greater Vancouver Water District Entry Agreement Bylaw No. 412", "document_number": "412", "adopted_date": "2008-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/belcarra/water-sewer/bylaw-412/", "answer": "In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True. Source: Waterworks Bylaw No. 456; Well Regulation Bylaw No. 455, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000009", "name": "Bowen Island", "type": "Island Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/bowen-island/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/bowen-island/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/bowen-island/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Westside Water System Reserve Bylaw No. 719, 2026", "document_number": "719", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/bowen-island/water-sewer/bylaw-719/", "answer": "In the Island Municipality of Bowen Island, British Columbia, billing basis: flat and metered. Source: Westside Water System User Rates Bylaw No. 716, 2026, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000010", "name": "Burnaby", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/burnaby/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/burnaby/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/burnaby/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Waterworks Regulation Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burnaby/water-sewer/waterworks-regulation-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Burnaby, British Columbia, billing basis: metered and flat rate. Source: Waterworks Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000012", "name": "Cache Creek", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 540", "document_number": "540", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The Village of Cache Creek, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 540, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000013", "name": "Campbell River", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "3446 Storm Water Management Parcel Tax Bylaw, 2010 Consolidated to Bylaw 4013, 2026", "document_number": "4013", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/water-sewer/bylaw-4013/", "answer": "The City of Campbell River, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: 3446 Storm Water Management Parcel Tax Bylaw, 2010 Consolidated to Bylaw 4013, 2026, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000014", "name": "Canal Flats", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Village of Canal Flats Sewer System Regulations Bylaw No. 290, 2025", "document_number": "290", "adopted_date": "2025-12-08", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-sewer/regulations-290/", "answer": "In the Village of Canal Flats, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat (unmetered) or metered. Source: Village of Canal Flats Sewer System Regulations Bylaw No. 290, 2025; Village of Canal Flats Water System Regulations Bylaw No. 289, 2025, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000015", "name": "Castlegar", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/castlegar/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/castlegar/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/castlegar/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Regulations & Rates", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/castlegar/water-sewer/sewer-regulations-rates/", "answer": "In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered SFD flat fee $441.66/yr + $0.59/cubic metre capped at 30 cubic metres per month May to September (Schedule F Bylaw 1447); unmetered SFD $980.31/yr (Schedule G Bylaw 1447); quarterly invoicing (s.6.2); 5% late fee (s.6.3); connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered SFD flat fee $454.94/yr + $0.86/cubic metre over 30 cubic metres per month (Schedule F Bylaw 1446); unmetered SFD $1,241.79/yr (Schedule G Bylaw 1446); quarterly invoicing (s.7.4); 5% late fee on unpaid quarterly balance (s.7.5). Source: Sewer Regulations & Rates; Water Regulations & Rates (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000017", "name": "Chase", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/chase/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chase/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/chase/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Village of Chase Sanitary Sewer Regulations Bylaw No. 750-2010 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "750-2010", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chase/water-sewer/regulations-750-2010/", "answer": "The Village of Chase, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Village of Chase Sanitary Sewer Regulations Bylaw No. 750-2010 (Consolidated); Village of Chase Waterworks Bylaw No. 718-2010 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000018", "name": "Chetwynd", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Use, Bylaw No. 1120, 2020", "document_number": "1120", "adopted_date": "2020-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/water-sewer/bylaw-1120/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Chetwynd, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Sanitary Sewer Use, Bylaw No. 1120, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000019", "name": "Chilliwack", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw 3702 (C)", "document_number": "3702", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-sewer/bylaw-3702/", "answer": "In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: basic fee and consumption fee; connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True. Source: Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw 3702 (C); Storm Sewer System Connection & Regulation 2231 C; Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 2995 (C), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000020", "name": "Clearwater", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/clearwater/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/clearwater/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/clearwater/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer User Fees Bylaw No. 218, 2019", "document_number": "218", "adopted_date": "2019-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/clearwater/water-sewer/bylaw-218/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Clearwater, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Sewer User Fees Bylaw No. 218, 2019; Water User Fees Bylaw No. 219, 2019, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000023", "name": "Colwood", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/colwood/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/colwood/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/colwood/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Utility Bylaw - Consolidated", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/colwood/water-sewer/sewer-utility-bylaw-consolidated/", "answer": "In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Utility Bylaw - Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000025", "name": "Coquitlam", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw Number 4838, 2018", "document_number": "4838", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-sewer/bylaw-4838/", "answer": "In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, billing basis: flat, metered; billing basis: flat and metered. Source: Sewer and Drainage Bylaw Number 4429, 2015; Water Distribution Bylaw Number 4428, 2015, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000026", "name": "Courtenay", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/courtenay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/courtenay/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/courtenay/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Use, Extension and Connection Bylaw No. 1327, 1983", "document_number": "1327", "adopted_date": "1983-03-07", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/courtenay/water-sewer/bylaw-1327/", "answer": "In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered and flat. Source: Sanitary Sewer Use, Extension and Connection Bylaw No. 1327, 1983; Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1700, 1994 - Amendment Bylaws Nos. 2039, 2222, 2310 and 2584, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000027", "name": "Cranbrook", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-sewer/sanitary-sewer-rates-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Cranbrook, British Columbia, billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat. Source: Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaw; Waterworks Bylaw No. 2785, 1986 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000028", "name": "Creston", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/creston/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/creston/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/creston/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/creston/water-sewer/sewer-rates-and-regulations-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Town of Creston, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate annual for residential and commercial; metered rate for industrial; billing basis: flat rate annual per Schedule A. Source: Drainage Bylaw; Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw; Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw; Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000031", "name": "Dawson Creek", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 6, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water and Sewer Connecting Line Service Bylaw No. 3579, 2002 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "3579", "adopted_date": "2002-06-24", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/water-sewer/bylaw-3579/", "answer": "The City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia has 6 adopted bylaws on file: Cross Connection Control Program and Process Bylaw No. 3941, 2007; Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 4088, 2010 (Consolidated); Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 3844, 2008 (Consolidated); Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 4087, 2010 (Consolidated); Water Resale Bylaw No. 4058, 2010 (Consolidated); Water and Sewer Connecting Line Service Bylaw No. 3579, 2002 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000033", "name": "Duncan", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/duncan/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/duncan/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/duncan/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Services Bylaw No. 1844", "document_number": "1844", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/duncan/water-sewer/bylaw-1844/", "answer": "In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Services Bylaw No. 1844; Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3213, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000034", "name": "Elkford", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/elkford/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/elkford/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/elkford/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/elkford/water-sewer/sanitary-sewer-and-storm-drainage-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Elkford, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: flat. Source: Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage Bylaw; Water Service Bylaw No. 778, 2016, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000035", "name": "Enderby", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/enderby/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/enderby/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/enderby/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 1468, 2010 – Water and Sprinkling Regulation (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1468", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/enderby/water-sewer/regulations-1468/", "answer": "In the City of Enderby, British Columbia, billing basis: flat or metered depending on classification; connection mandatory: True. Source: Bylaw No. 1468, 2010 – Water and Sprinkling Regulation (Consolidated); Bylaw No. 1470, 2010 – Sanitary Sewer Regulation (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000036", "name": "Esquimalt", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Admirals Road Sewer Local Improvement Bylaw, 1956", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/water-sewer/admirals-road-sewer-local-improvement-bylaw-1956/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Esquimalt, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Admirals Road Sewer Local Improvement Bylaw, 1956; Anderson Avenue Sewer Expropriation Bylaw, 1915, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000037", "name": "Fernie", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/fernie/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fernie/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/fernie/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connection & User Charge Bylaw No. 1593, 1992", "document_number": "1593", "adopted_date": "2026-01-27", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fernie/water-sewer/bylaw-1593/", "answer": "In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, sewer rate residential: $47.66 per month Single Family (effective January 1, 2026); billing period: quarterly; late penalty: 5% penalty on unpaid balances. Source: Sewer Connection & User Charge Bylaw No. 1593, 1992, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000039", "name": "Fort St. John", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Use Regulation and Charges Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": "2016-11-14", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/water-sewer/sewer-use-regulation-and-charges-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Use Regulation and Charges Bylaw; Water Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000040", "name": "Fraser Lake", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "2023 Sewer Connection and Rental Charge Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/water-sewer/2023-sewer-connection-and-rental-charge-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Fraser Lake, British Columbia, billing basis: flat. Source: 2023 Sewer Connection and Rental Charge Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000041", "name": "Fruitvale", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Wastewater (Sewer) System Bylaw No. 948", "document_number": "948", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/water-sewer/bylaw-948/", "answer": "In the Village of Fruitvale, British Columbia, billing basis: flat. Source: Wastewater (Sewer) System Bylaw No. 948, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000043", "name": "Gold River", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/gold-river/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/gold-river/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/gold-river/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No 333, 1978 Sewer Connection Bylaw", "document_number": "333", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/gold-river/water-sewer/bylaw-333/", "answer": "In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat and metered; billing basis: flat. Source: Bylaw No 333, 1978 Sewer Connection Bylaw; Bylaw No 613, 2001 Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw; Bylaw No 614, 2001 Sewer Rates Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000047", "name": "Greenwood", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/greenwood/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/greenwood/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/greenwood/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 1038, 2025 – Water Regulation & Rates Bylaw", "document_number": "1038", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/greenwood/water-sewer/regulations-1038/", "answer": "In the City of Greenwood, British Columbia, billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat. Source: Bylaw No. 1038, 2025 – Water Regulation & Rates Bylaw; Bylaw No. 1039, 2025 – Sewer Regulation & Rates Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000049", "name": "Hazelton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/hazelton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hazelton/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/hazelton/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Bylaw No. 533, 2024", "document_number": "533", "adopted_date": "2024-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hazelton/water-sewer/bylaw-533/", "answer": "In the Village of Hazelton, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Annual flat rate by property use category (residential per family unit, commercial per tenant, etc.); 5% late payment penalty; billing basis: Annual flat rate by property use category; meters required for new industrial/commercial/institutional connections over 1 inch; 5% late payment penalty. Source: Sewer Bylaw No. 533, 2024; Water Bylaw No. 532, 2024, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000051", "name": "Hope", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/hope/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hope/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/hope/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Regulation Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hope/water-sewer/sanitary-sewer-regulation-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Hope, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: consumption is measured; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer Regulation Bylaw; Water Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000052", "name": "Houston", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/houston/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/houston/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/houston/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 1064, 2015 (As Amended)", "document_number": "1064", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/houston/water-sewer/bylaw-1064/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Houston, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 1064, 2015 (As Amended), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000053", "name": "Hudson's Hope", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Services Regulations Bylaw 845, 2014", "document_number": "845", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/water-sewer/bylaw-845/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Hudson's Hope, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Sewer Services Regulations Bylaw 845, 2014; Water Service Regulation Bylaw 930, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000055", "name": "Kamloops", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/kamloops/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kamloops/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/kamloops/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 32-35, 1983", "document_number": "32-35", "adopted_date": "1983-12-30", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kamloops/water-sewer/bylaw-32-35/", "answer": "In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat, metered; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered, flat, and hybrid. Source: Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 32-35, 1983; Waterworks Bylaw No. 12-31, 1983, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000056", "name": "Kaslo", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/kaslo/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kaslo/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/kaslo/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Service Area Bylaw No. 1289", "document_number": "1289", "adopted_date": "2023-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kaslo/water-sewer/bylaw-1289/", "answer": "In the Village of Kaslo, British Columbia, billing basis: user rates established in Fees and Charges Bylaw or other bylaw; local service area taxes or other charges may also be imposed. Source: Sewer Service Area Bylaw No. 1289, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000057", "name": "Kelowna", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/kelowna/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kelowna/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/kelowna/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewerage System User Bylaw No. 3480", "document_number": "3480", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kelowna/water-sewer/bylaw-3480/", "answer": "In the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, billing basis: flat (residential); metered (commercial); billing basis: metered; fixed monthly meter fee plus consumption charge per cubic metre billed bi-monthly; residential flat rate: meter fee $37.01–$1,395.51/month depending on meter size (2025 rates), plus $0.63/m3 first 60 m3, $0.85/m3 next 100 m3, $1.29/m3 next 90 m3, $2.57/m3 balance (2025 rates); large volume users and most farms billed by metered usage. Source: Sewerage System User Bylaw No. 3480; Water Regulation Bylaw No. 10480, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000058", "name": "Kent", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/kent/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kent/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/kent/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 1630", "document_number": "1630", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kent/water-sewer/regulations-1630/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Kent, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate for non-metered residential accounts billed semi-annually; metered flat rate plus per-m³ usage charge for commercial; metered accounts billed quarterly. Source: Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 1630; Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1679, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000059", "name": "Keremeos", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/keremeos/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/keremeos/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/keremeos/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 701", "document_number": "701", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/keremeos/water-sewer/regulations-701/", "answer": "In the Village of Keremeos, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: flat. Source: Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 701; Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 251, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000060", "name": "Kimberley", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/kimberley/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kimberley/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/kimberley/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connection Bylaw No. 2415 (Consolidated Version)", "document_number": "2415", "adopted_date": "2011-04-11", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kimberley/water-sewer/bylaw-2415/", "answer": "In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat. Source: Sewer Connection Bylaw No. 2415 (Consolidated Version); Waterworks Connection Bylaw No. 2414 (Consolidated); Waterworks Rates and Regulations Bylaw – Amendment No. 23, 2025 (Bylaw No. 2797), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000061", "name": "Kitimat", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/kitimat/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kitimat/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/kitimat/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Kitimat Municipal Code — Part 6: Public Utilities (Water and Sewer)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The District Municipality of Kitimat, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Kitimat Municipal Code — Part 6: Public Utilities (Water and Sewer), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000062", "name": "Ladysmith", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "411 Plumbing and Sewer Connection Bylaw - Consolidated", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": "1996-03-14", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/water-sewer/411-plumbing-and-sewer-connection-bylaw-consolidated/", "answer": "In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: 411 Plumbing and Sewer Connection Bylaw - Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000064", "name": "Lake Cowichan", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "1116 Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/water-sewer/1116-sewer-parcel-tax-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, billing basis: single amount for each parcel; billing basis: single amount for each parcel. Source: 1116 Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw; 1117 Water Parcel Tax Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000065", "name": "Langford", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/langford/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langford/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/langford/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Pollution and Obstruction of Watercourses Bylaw No. 550", "document_number": "550", "adopted_date": "2001-02-19", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langford/water-sewer/bylaw-550/", "answer": "In the City of Langford, British Columbia, billing basis: metered; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: volumetric. Source: Multi Utility Bylaw No. 1291 with Schedules; Sewer Utility Bylaw No. 1600, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000066", "name": "Langley", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/langley-city/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langley-city/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/langley-city/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Drinking-Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 3037 – Consolidated", "document_number": "3037", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langley-city/water-sewer/plan-3037/", "answer": "In the City of Langley, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered; billing basis: flat rate plus volumetric rate. Source: Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 3210; Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 2550 – Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000069", "name": "Lillooet", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/lillooet/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lillooet/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/lillooet/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 430, 1984", "document_number": "430", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lillooet/water-sewer/regulations-430/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lillooet, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate annual: Single Family $564/year (2022 Schedule B); current 2026 rate $694 per Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule 18; billing basis: flat rate annual: Single Family $564/year (2022 Schedule B); current 2026 rate $710 per Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule 18. Source: Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 430, 1984; Water Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 428, 1984 (Central Lillooet), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000070", "name": "Lions Bay", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Brunswick Beach Water System Specified Area Establishment Bylaw No. 317, 2000", "document_number": "317", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-sewer/bylaw-317/", "answer": "In the Village of Lions Bay, British Columbia, billing basis: flat. Source: Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 2 (Consolidation 642), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000071", "name": "Logan Lake", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Wastewater Collection System Bylaw No. 948", "document_number": "948", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/water-sewer/bylaw-948/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Logan Lake, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection trigger: property abuts right-of-way with wastewater collection main; connection required within 30 days after notice from District; billing period: annual on tax notice; connection trigger: District installs when mains within 20m of property. Source: Wastewater Collection System Bylaw No. 948; Waterworks System, Connections and User Fees Bylaw No. 839, 2018 (Consolidated to 2025), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000072", "name": "Lumby", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/lumby/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lumby/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/lumby/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 701, 2009", "document_number": "701", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lumby/water-sewer/regulations-701/", "answer": "In the Village of Lumby, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 701, 2009; Waterworks System and Rates Bylaw No. 700, 2009, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000073", "name": "Lytton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/lytton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lytton/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/lytton/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Cross Connection Bylaw 664, 2012", "document_number": "664", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lytton/water-sewer/bylaw-664/", "answer": "The Village of Lytton, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Cross Connection Bylaw 664, 2012, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000074", "name": "Mackenzie", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Rates and Regulations (Bylaw 1532)", "document_number": "1532", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/water-sewer/bylaw-1532/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Mackenzie, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: flat. Source: Sewer Rates and Regulations (Bylaw 1532); Water Rates and Regulations (Bylaw 1531), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000075", "name": "Maple Ridge", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 7425-2018", "document_number": "7425-2018", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-sewer/plan-7425-2018/", "answer": "In the City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, billing basis: Metered Rate and Flat Rate. Source: Water Service Bylaw No. 6002-2001, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000077", "name": "McBride", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/mcbride/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mcbride/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/mcbride/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 735", "document_number": "735", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mcbride/water-sewer/bylaw-735/", "answer": "In the Village of McBride, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True. Source: Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 735; Water Bylaw No. 737, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000078", "name": "Merritt", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/merritt/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/merritt/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/merritt/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Bylaw 2393, 2025", "document_number": "2393", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/merritt/water-sewer/bylaw-2393/", "answer": "In the City of Merritt, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer Bylaw 2393, 2025; Waterworks Bylaw 2412, 2025, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000080", "name": "Midway", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/midway/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/midway/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/midway/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw 227 – Water Rates & Regulations", "document_number": "227", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/midway/water-sewer/bylaw-227/", "answer": "In the Village of Midway, British Columbia, billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat. Source: Bylaw 227 – Water Rates & Regulations; Bylaw 337 – Sanitary Sewer Regulation & Rate, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000083", "name": "Nakusp", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/nakusp/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nakusp/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/nakusp/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connection Bylaw No. 94 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "94", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nakusp/water-sewer/bylaw-94/", "answer": "In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Connection Bylaw No. 94 (Consolidated); Water Regulation Bylaw No. 656, 2015 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000084", "name": "Nanaimo", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Regulation and Charge Bylaw 1982 No. 2496", "document_number": "2496", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/water-sewer/regulations-2496/", "answer": "In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: Per Dwelling Unit and Volumetric Rate; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: At Cost. Source: Sewer Regulation and Charge Bylaw 1982 No. 2496; Storm Sewer Regulation and Fee Bylaw 2022 No. 7351; Waterworks Rate and Regulation Bylaw 2006 No. 7004, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000085", "name": "Nelson", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/nelson/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nelson/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/nelson/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Regulatory Bylaw No. 3351, 2017 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "3351", "adopted_date": "2017-04-03", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nelson/water-sewer/bylaw-3351/", "answer": "The City of Nelson, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Sanitary Sewer Regulatory Bylaw No. 3351, 2017 (Consolidated); Waterworks Regulatory Bylaw No. 3293, 2015 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000086", "name": "New Denver", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/new-denver/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-denver/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/new-denver/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Regulation Bylaw (Consolidated May 2026)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-denver/water-sewer/water-regulation-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of New Denver, British Columbia, billing basis: flat rate; set in Fees and Charges Bylaw; residence/duplex $458/year (2026); 5% penalty if unpaid by February 15; additional 5% if unpaid by October 1; unpaid rates added to tax roll December 31. Source: Water Regulation Bylaw (Consolidated May 2026), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000087", "name": "New Hazelton", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Rates Amendment Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-sewer/water-rates-amendment-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of New Hazelton, British Columbia, billing basis: flat. Source: Water Rates Amendment Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000088", "name": "New Westminster", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 6, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewerage Bylaw No. 4525, 1971", "document_number": "4525", "adopted_date": "1971-04-05", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-sewer/bylaw-4525/", "answer": "In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, billing basis: flat (residential); metered by water quantity (other users); connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate per dwelling type from Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 6: single detached $1,436.01/yr; duplex/row house $1,436.01/yr; secondary suite $717.99/yr; townhouse $1,121.81/yr; apartment $807.59/yr; commercial metered; billing basis: flat rate or metered service; rates set out in Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553 (s.58-59); flat rate for non-metered; metered for commercial/industrial/3+ units (s.41). Source: Bylaw No. 5218, 1980; Sewerage Bylaw No. 7746, 2015; Waterworks Bylaw No. 7631, 2013, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000090", "name": "North Saanich", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Establishment Bylaw No. 1139 (2007)", "document_number": "1139", "adopted_date": "2007-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/water-sewer/bylaw-1139/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, billing basis: parcel tax for local area service (Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park sewer area); approximately 65% of $9,657,300 total cost recovered through local service tax; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate; single family dwelling $643.50/year; apartment/townhouse $321.75/year; other facilities billed every 4 months per use type; metered option $2.45/cubic metre of measured flow; billing basis: metered; basic rate $1.8085 per cubic metre for all consumers; basic condition of supply fee $500; farm parcels with residence: $1.8085/m3 for first 152 m3 per 4-month period, then $0.2060/m3. Source: Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Establishment Bylaw No. 1139 (2007); Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw No. 1164 (Consolidated 2023); Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (Consolidated 2023), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000092", "name": "North Vancouver", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Bylaw 6656", "document_number": "6656", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-sewer/bylaw-6656/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate or metered; single family $1,255.60/year flat; metered monthly: $126.40 first 1,000 cu.ft., $13/100 cu.ft. over; billing basis: flat rate or metered; single family $932.80/year flat; metered: $85/month first 1,000 cu.ft., $5.30/100 cu.ft. over. Source: Sewer Bylaw 6656; Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 2279, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000094", "name": "Oak Bay", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Public Sewer Bylaw 3891 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "3891", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/water-sewer/bylaw-3891/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; fines: not less than $200.00 and not more than $2,000.00; billing basis: metered based on volume of water delivered; $11.81 per unit (2,832 litres) of water delivered (municipal $3.71 + regional $8.10); residential premises without garden meter multiplied by 0.60; billing basis: metered; non-apartments: $0.92/day availability charge plus $4.57 per one hundred (100) cubic feet; apartments (more than 2 units): $0.46/day per suite plus $4.57 per 100 cubic feet; 5% late penalty after 45 days. Source: Public Sewer Bylaw 3891 (Consolidated); Sewer User Charge Bylaw 4392; Water Rate Bylaw 3370 (1981 Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000096", "name": "Osoyoos", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Osoyoos Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1357, 2019", "document_number": "1357", "adopted_date": "2019", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-sewer/regulations-1357/", "answer": "In the Town of Osoyoos, British Columbia, billing basis: flat; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat or metered; billing basis: flat. Source: Osoyoos Water District Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1357, 2019; Sewer Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1389, 2023; Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1388, 2023, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000097", "name": "Parksville", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/parksville/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/parksville/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/parksville/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary and Storm Sewerage System Bylaw No. 1319 (1999, consolidated)", "document_number": "1319", "adopted_date": "1999-09-20", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/parksville/water-sewer/bylaw-1319/", "answer": "In the City of Parksville, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered; billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary and Storm Sewerage System Bylaw No. 1319 (1999, consolidated); Water Service System Bylaw No. 1320 (1999, consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000098", "name": "Peachland", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/peachland/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/peachland/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/peachland/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw 1688 water restrictions consolidated.pdf", "document_number": "1688", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/peachland/water-sewer/bylaw-1688/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Peachland, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: consolidated bylaw 1486 sewer user regulation.pdf, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000099", "name": "Pemberton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/pemberton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pemberton/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/pemberton/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Outdoor Water Use Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": "2015-07-21", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pemberton/water-sewer/outdoor-water-use-bylaw/", "answer": "The Village of Pemberton, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Outdoor Water Use Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000100", "name": "Penticton", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/penticton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/penticton/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/penticton/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Irrigation, Sewer & Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (Consolidated September 2020)", "document_number": "2005-02", "adopted_date": "2005-04-18", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/penticton/water-sewer/bylaw-2005-02/", "answer": "In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, billing basis: per hectare charge, volumetric charge, flat rate based on Service size, Fixture charge, Sewage tax, or stand alone negotiated agreement. Source: Irrigation, Sewer & Water Bylaw No. 2005-02 (Consolidated September 2020), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000101", "name": "Pitt Meadows", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 5, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Drinking Water Conservation Bylaw No. 2787, 2018 - Consolidated Version", "document_number": "2787", "adopted_date": "2018-02-20", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-sewer/bylaw-2787/", "answer": "In the City of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, billing basis: flat rate for most residential and commercial users, charged annually on the property tax notice due the first business day following July 1; large volume users and most farms charged by metered usage, billed twice yearly (January–June and July–December). Source: Waterworks Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000102", "name": "Port Alberni", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Waterworks Bylaw No. 5131, 2025", "document_number": "5131", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The City of Port Alberni, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Waterworks Bylaw No. 5131, 2025, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000103", "name": "Port Alice", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/port-alice/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-alice/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-alice/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "653 Water Restrictions Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-alice/water-sewer/653-water-restrictions-bylaw/", "answer": "The Village of Port Alice, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: 653 Water Restrictions Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000106", "name": "Port Edward", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/port-edward/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-edward/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-edward/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 749", "document_number": "749", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-edward/water-sewer/bylaw-749/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Port Edward, British Columbia, billing basis: flat; billing basis: flat. Source: Sewer Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 749; Water Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 747, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000108", "name": "Port McNeill", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 714, 2023", "document_number": "714", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/water-sewer/regulations-714/", "answer": "The Town of Port McNeill, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 714, 2023; Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 530, 2002, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000109", "name": "Port Moody", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/port-moody/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-moody/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-moody/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 3519", "document_number": "3519", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-moody/water-sewer/regulations-3519/", "answer": "In the City of Port Moody, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 3519; Water Supply and Distribution Bylaw No. 3026, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000111", "name": "Powell River", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/powell-river/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/powell-river/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/powell-river/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Waterworks Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 2425 (Consolidated March 2026)", "document_number": "2425", "adopted_date": "2015-12-17", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/powell-river/water-sewer/regulations-2425/", "answer": "In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, billing basis: frontage tax $3.88 per foot of frontage (2026); minimum 60 feet, maximum 120 feet; billing basis: flat rate; single family $389 (to June 30, 2026), $173 (effective July 1, 2026); metered option available. Source: Sewage Treatment and Disposal Bylaw No. 2732, 2023 (Consolidated); Waterworks Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 2425 (Consolidated March 2026), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000112", "name": "Prince George", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/prince-george/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/prince-george/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/prince-george/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw No. 9055, 2019", "document_number": "9055", "adopted_date": "2019-10-07", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/prince-george/water-sewer/bylaw-9055/", "answer": "In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat or metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw No. 9055, 2019, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000114", "name": "Princeton", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/princeton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/princeton/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/princeton/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020", "document_number": "992", "adopted_date": "2020-11-05", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/princeton/water-sewer/regulations-992/", "answer": "In the Town of Princeton, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: annual flat rates per Fees and Charges Bylaw; residential $223.20/year (2026, B05 of Bylaw 1026); billing basis: metered; rate $0.902/m³ (2026) per Schedule C of Fees and Charges Bylaw; alternative annual fee $482.00 (2026) for residential. Source: Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020; Water Regulations Bylaw No. 987, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000116", "name": "Quesnel", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/quesnel/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/quesnel/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/quesnel/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Regulations Bylaw No. 1763, 2015 (Consolidated May 12, 2020)", "document_number": "1763", "adopted_date": "2020-05-12", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/quesnel/water-sewer/regulations-1763/", "answer": "In the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Water Regulations Bylaw No. 1763, 2015 (Consolidated May 12, 2020), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000118", "name": "Revelstoke", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Regulations Bylaw No. 1683 - 2002 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1683", "adopted_date": "2002-05-27", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-sewer/regulations-1683/", "answer": "In the City of Revelstoke, British Columbia, billing basis: annual flat rate for domestic; quarterly for commercial; metered rate: $3.38/first 45 cubic metres + $4.04/additional cubic metre. Source: Utility Rates Bylaw No. 2351 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000119", "name": "Richmond", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/richmond/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/richmond/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/richmond/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer - Bylaw 10427 (2022)", "document_number": "10427", "adopted_date": "2022-11-28", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/richmond/water-sewer/bylaw-10427/", "answer": "In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat-rate and metered; billing basis: flat, metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer - Bylaw 10427 (2022); Waterworks and Water Rates - Bylaw 5637 (1991), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000120", "name": "Rossland", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/rossland/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/rossland/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/rossland/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Outdoor Water Use Regulation Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/rossland/water-sewer/outdoor-water-use-regulation-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, billing basis: metered and non-metered; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Rate (2026-2027) Bylaw No. 2859, 2025; Water Rate (2026-2027) Bylaw No. 2860, 2025, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000121", "name": "Saanich", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/saanich/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/saanich/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/saanich/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Water and Storm Drainage Connection Fee Bylaw No. 9688", "document_number": "9688", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/saanich/water-sewer/bylaw-9688/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: fixed monthly sewer charge and a sewer usage charge based on the quantity of water delivered; billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 8792; Water Utility Bylaw No. 8124, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000122", "name": "Salmo", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/salmo/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmo/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/salmo/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "680 – Water and Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw (2016)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmo/water-sewer/680-water-and-sewer-parcel-tax-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Salmo, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: single amount for each parcel. Source: 200 – Sewer Connection Bylaw; 680 – Water and Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw (2016), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000123", "name": "Salmon Arm", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connection Consolidation Bylaw No 1410", "document_number": "1410", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/water-sewer/bylaw-1410/", "answer": "In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewer Connection Consolidation Bylaw No 1410, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000125", "name": "Sechelt", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sechelt/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sechelt/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/sechelt/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Public Sewer Bylaw No. 112, 1990 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "112", "adopted_date": "1990-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sechelt/water-sewer/bylaw-112/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Public Sewer Bylaw No. 112, 1990 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000127", "name": "Sidney", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/sidney/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sidney/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/sidney/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Service Charges Bylaw No. 1269", "document_number": "1269", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/water-sewer/bylaw-1269/", "answer": "In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, billing basis: metered; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Service Charges Bylaw No. 1269; Water Utility Rates & Charges Bylaw No. 2210, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000131", "name": "Sooke", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sooke/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sooke/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/sooke/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Use Bylaw No. 224, 2005 - Consolidated", "document_number": "224", "adopted_date": "2022-07-29", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sooke/water-sewer/bylaw-224/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Sooke, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Sewer Use Bylaw No. 224, 2005 - Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000132", "name": "Spallumcheen", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw 2086 Water Conservation & Regulation.pdf", "document_number": "2086", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-sewer/bylaw-2086/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Spallumcheen, British Columbia, billing basis: metered. Source: Bylaw 2086 Water Conservation & Regulation.pdf, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000135", "name": "Stewart", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/stewart/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/stewart/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/stewart/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connections Bylaw 874-2013", "document_number": "874-2013", "adopted_date": "2020-11-09", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/stewart/water-sewer/bylaw-874-2013/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Stewart, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Sewer Connections Bylaw 874-2013, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000136", "name": "Summerland", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/summerland/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/summerland/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/summerland/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw 98-002", "document_number": "98-002", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/summerland/water-sewer/bylaw-98-002/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw 98-002; Water Utilities and Water Rates Bylaw No. 2014-019 - Consolidated to December 9, 2025, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000137", "name": "Sun Peaks", "type": "Mountain Resort Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 0136 - Water Services Rates Consolidated", "document_number": "0136", "adopted_date": "2026-03-24", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/water-sewer/bylaw-0136/", "answer": "In the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks, British Columbia, billing basis: metered; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Bylaw No. 0136 - Water Services Rates Consolidated; Bylaw No. 0137 - Wastewater Service Establishment Consolidation, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000138", "name": "Surrey", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/surrey/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/surrey/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/surrey/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Surrey Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Charges Bylaw, 2008, No. 16611", "document_number": "16611", "adopted_date": "2009-03-30", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/surrey/water-sewer/regulations-16611/", "answer": "In the City of Surrey, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat or metered; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat, metered. Source: Surrey Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Charges Bylaw, 2008, No. 16611; Surrey Stormwater Drainage Regulation and Charges Bylaw, 2008, No. 16610; Surrey Waterworks Regulation and Charges Bylaw, 2007, No. 16337, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000139", "name": "Tahsis", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/tahsis/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/tahsis/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/tahsis/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw No.645, 2021", "document_number": "645", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/tahsis/water-sewer/regulations-645/", "answer": "In the Village of Tahsis, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; connection mandatory: True. Source: Sanitary Sewer System Regulation Bylaw No.645, 2021; Water System Regulation Bylaw No.644, 2021, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000140", "name": "Taylor", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/taylor/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/taylor/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/taylor/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Water Conservation Bylaw 716-2006", "document_number": "716-2006", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/taylor/water-sewer/bylaw-716-2006/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Taylor, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Water Conservation Bylaw 716-2006, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000141", "name": "Telkwa", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/telkwa/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/telkwa/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/telkwa/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaws", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/telkwa/water-sewer/sewer-rates-and-regulations-bylaws/", "answer": "In the Village of Telkwa, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: flat. Source: Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaws; Water Rates, Regulations and Connection Bylaws, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000142", "name": "Terrace", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/terrace/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/terrace/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/terrace/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connection and Rates Bylaw No. 1327", "document_number": "1327", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/terrace/water-sewer/bylaw-1327/", "answer": "In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat minimum rates by use class for unmetered premises; metered (flat minimum plus volumetric consumption) for premises with water meter; billing basis: flat minimum (unmetered) or flat minimum plus metered consumption (metered). Source: Sewer Connection and Rates Bylaw No. 1327; Water Distribution & Sale Consolidated Bylaw No. 1326, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000143", "name": "Tofino", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/tofino/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/tofino/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/tofino/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Utility Rates Bylaw No.1347, 2024", "document_number": "1347", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/tofino/water-sewer/bylaw-1347/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered; connection mandatory: False; billing basis: metered. Source: Sewer Utility Rates Bylaw No.1347, 2024; Water Utility Bylaw No. 1346, 2024 (Consolidated Version), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000144", "name": "Trail", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/trail/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/trail/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/trail/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 2398, 1998", "document_number": "2398", "adopted_date": "1998-06-08", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/trail/water-sewer/regulations-2398/", "answer": "In the City of Trail, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat rate (unmetered) annual: dwelling unit $658 (discounted) or $711; metered: minimum $46.67/month, $3.08/100 cu ft (0-1,000 cu ft/month) to $2.57/100 cu ft (10,000+ cu ft/month); sewer flat rate: $284/unit; sewer metered minimum $25.52/month. Source: Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 2398, 1998, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000146", "name": "Ucluelet", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Regulation of Waterworks System and Supply Rates", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/water-sewer/regulation-of-waterworks-system-and-supply-rates/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Ucluelet, British Columbia, billing basis: metered or flat monthly fees; connection mandatory: True. Source: Regulation of Waterworks System and Supply Rates; Sewer Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000148", "name": "Vancouver", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/vancouver/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vancouver/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/vancouver/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer and Watercourse By-law No. 8093", "document_number": "8093", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The City of Vancouver, British Columbia has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086; Sewer and Watercourse By-law No. 8093; Water Works By-law No. 4848, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000151", "name": "Victoria", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/victoria/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/victoria/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/victoria/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Utilities Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/victoria/water-sewer/sanitary-sewer-and-stormwater-utilities-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered (sanitary sewer, by water units consumed); impervious area + street frontage + property classification (stormwater); billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Utilities Bylaw; Waterworks Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000152", "name": "View Royal", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/view-royal/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/view-royal/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/view-royal/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sanitary Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 397, 2000", "document_number": "397", "adopted_date": "2000-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/view-royal/water-sewer/regulations-397/", "answer": "In the Town of View Royal, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered. Source: Sanitary Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 397, 2000, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000154", "name": "Wells", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/wells/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/wells/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/wells/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 57, 2003 Utility Service", "document_number": "57", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/wells/water-sewer/bylaw-57/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Wells, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True. Source: Bylaw No. 57, 2003 Utility Service, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000155", "name": "West Kelowna", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "City of West Kelowna Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274, 2021 (consolidated to 0274.03)", "document_number": "274", "adopted_date": "2021-07-13", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-sewer/regulations-274/", "answer": "The City of West Kelowna, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: City of West Kelowna Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274, 2021 (consolidated to 0274.03); Sanitary Sewer-Use Bylaw No. 0072 (consolidated to 0072.02), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000156", "name": "West Vancouver", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 5263, 2023 (consolidated to Amendment 5284, 2023)", "document_number": "5263", "adopted_date": "2023-10-30", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/water-sewer/regulations-5263/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: metered quarterly; 2024 sewer base charge $217.10/quarter (single-family, multi-family, commercial); volume rate $1.62/m3 local + $2.42/m3 regional; 10% discount if paid by due date; billing basis: metered quarterly; 2024 base charge single-family residential $98.53/quarter (16–25 mm meter); volume rate $1.63/cubic metre first 30 m3; 10% discount if paid by due date. Source: Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 5263, 2023 (consolidated to Amendment 5284, 2023); Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 5260, 2023 (consolidated to Amendment 5287, 2024), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000158", "name": "White Rock", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/white-rock/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/white-rock/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/white-rock/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw No. 396 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "396", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/white-rock/water-sewer/bylaw-396/", "answer": "In the City of White Rock, British Columbia, billing basis: parcel size; connection mandatory: True; billing basis: flat; billing basis: metered. Source: Drainage Utility Fees Bylaw No. 1739; Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw No. 396 (Consolidated); Water Services Bylaw No. 2117, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000159", "name": "Williams Lake", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-sewer/", "json": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-sewer.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sewerage Works Management Bylaw No. 871, 1981", "document_number": "871", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-sewer/bylaw-871/", "answer": "In the City of Williams Lake, British Columbia, billing basis: flat monthly rate and consumption charge; billing basis: metered or flat rate. Source: Sewerage Works Management Bylaw No. 871, 1981; Waterworks Bylaw No. 1972, 2005, verified 2026-08-28." } ], "not_on_file": [ { "municipality_id": "gx-000001", "name": "100 Mile House", "path": "/ca/bc/100-mile-house/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000004", "name": "Anmore", "path": "/ca/bc/anmore/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000011", "name": "Burns Lake", "path": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000016", "name": "Central Saanich", "path": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000021", "name": "Clinton", "path": "/ca/bc/clinton/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000022", "name": "Coldstream", "path": "/ca/bc/coldstream/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000024", "name": "Comox", "path": "/ca/bc/comox/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000029", "name": "Cumberland", "path": "/ca/bc/cumberland/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000030", "name": "Daajing Giids", "path": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000032", "name": "Delta", "path": "/ca/bc/delta/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000038", "name": "Fort St. James", "path": "/ca/bc/fort-st-james/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000042", "name": "Gibsons", "path": "/ca/bc/gibsons/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000044", "name": "Golden", "path": "/ca/bc/golden/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000045", "name": "Grand Forks", "path": "/ca/bc/grand-forks/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000046", "name": "Granisle", "path": "/ca/bc/granisle/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000048", "name": "Harrison Hot Springs", "path": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000050", "name": "Highlands", "path": "/ca/bc/highlands/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000054", "name": "Invermere", "path": "/ca/bc/invermere/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000063", "name": "Lake Country", "path": "/ca/bc/lake-country/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000067", "name": "Langley", "path": "/ca/bc/langley-district/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000068", "name": "Lantzville", "path": "/ca/bc/lantzville/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000076", "name": "Masset", "path": "/ca/bc/masset/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000079", "name": "Metchosin", "path": "/ca/bc/metchosin/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000081", "name": "Mission", "path": "/ca/bc/mission/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000082", "name": "Montrose", "path": "/ca/bc/montrose/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000089", "name": "North Cowichan", "path": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000091", "name": "North Vancouver", "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000093", "name": "Northern Rockies", "path": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000095", "name": "Oliver", "path": "/ca/bc/oliver/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000105", "name": "Port Coquitlam", "path": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000107", "name": "Port Hardy", "path": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000110", "name": "Pouce Coupe", "path": "/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000113", "name": "Prince Rupert", "path": "/ca/bc/prince-rupert/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000115", "name": "Qualicum Beach", "path": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000117", "name": "Radium Hot Springs", "path": "/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/", "status": "found", 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