What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewerage and Drainage Regulation Bylaw No. 5263, 2023 (consolidated to Amendment 5284, 2023) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Water rate: Single Family Residential: $1.63/m3 (0-30 m3), $1.87/m3 (31-60 m3), $2.86/m3 (61-180 m3), $3.89/m3 (over 181 m3); Multi-Family Residential: $2.20/m3 (2024). Sewer rate: $1.62/m3 local + $2.42/m3 regional. Billing period: quarterly.
| connection mandatory | yes | connected to and discharged into the Municipal Sewerage System |
| billing basis | metered | metered sewer utility fee |
| sewer rate | $1.62/m3 local + $2.42/m3 regional | Schedule B - Sewer Meter Volume Rates |
| billing period | quarterly | Fees are due and payable quarterly |
Establishes the municipal sewerage and drainage system, regulates usage, and sets rates for West Vancouver. Adopted October 30, 2023.
| billing basis | metered | s. 13.5.1 |
| water rate | Single Family Residential: $1.63/m3 (0-30 m3), $1.87/m3 (31-60 m3), $2.86/m3 (61-180 m3), $3.89/m3 (over 181 m3); Multi-Family Residential: $2.20/m3 (2024) | Schedule B |
| water fixed charge | Single Family Residential: $98.53/quarter (16-25 mm), $154.91/quarter (38 mm), $245.93/quarter (50 mm), $655.41/quarter (75 mm), $918.56/quarter (100 mm), $1,592.99/quarter (150 mm); Multi-Family Residential: $221.05/quarter (16-25 mm), $394.58/quarter (38 mm), $511.48/quarter (50 mm), $1,380.64/quarter (75 mm), $2,145.31/quarter (100 mm), $4,013.19/quarter (150 mm), $5,685.60/quarter (200 mm), $8,792.94/quarter (250 mm) (2024) | Schedule A |
| billing period | quarterly | s. 13.5.1 |
Regulates the water system and fixes rates, connection fees, and meter rents for potable water service in West Vancouver. Adopted October 30, 2023.