What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by City of West Kelowna Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274, 2021 (consolidated to 0274.03) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $0.51/m3 (0-100), $1.03/m3 (101-300), $1.65/m3 (301+) (2026). Water fixed charge: $251.00/quarter (Powers Creek); $179.44/quarter (Rose Valley) (2026). Sewer rate: $114.84/quarter (2026).
| billing basis | metered and/or fixed charge | as measured by a Water Meter and/or as a fixed charge |
Regulates connection to and use of the City Water Utility — service/meter applications, cross-connection and backflow-prevention (ABPA) requirements, and prohibitions on over-watering lawns/landscaping.
| billing basis | flat and metered | Schedule 8 - Water Rates; Schedule 7 |
| water rate | $0.51/m3 (0-100), $1.03/m3 (101-300), $1.65/m3 (301+) (2026) | Schedule 8 - Water Rates (Effective January 1, 2026) |
| water fixed charge | $251.00/quarter (Powers Creek); $179.44/quarter (Rose Valley) (2026) | RESIDENTIAL- billed quarterly Water Flat Single Family |
| sewer rate | $114.84/quarter (2026) | Schedule 7 SANITARY SEWER USER FEES |
| billing period | quarterly | billed quarterly |
Water rates in Schedule 8 and sewer user fees in Schedule 7 (e.g. sewer single family $114.84 per quarter). Page directs readers to Schedule 8 for current water rates.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 8.10 |
Implements, administers and regulates use of the municipal sanitary sewer drainage system — service connections, discharge prohibitions, industrial effluent/pre-treatment limits, sampling protocols, and penalties for illegal discharges.
2026 rates per quarter, single family: Rose Valley flat water $179.44, Powers Creek flat water $251.00; metered Tier 1 $0.51/m3; sewer (RDCO) $114.84; waste ~$48.68. Billed quarterly (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct). 2025 and 2024 comparisons shown.