What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Rothesay, New Brunswick, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law 1-15: Sewage By-law (Consolidation) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-23. Water rate: Single family residence: $1.15/m3 up to 96 m3; $1.73/m3 over 96 up to 800 m3; $2.59/m3 above 800 m3 (per quarter; 2019). Water fixed charge: $50.00/quarter (5/8 inch meter; $200.00/year); fixed charge varies by meter size up to $512.00/quarter (2 inch). Sewer rate: $370.00 per equivalent user unit (annual).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4.1.5 |
| billing basis | flat | Schedule "B" |
| sewer rate | $370.00 per equivalent user unit (annual) | Schedule "B" |
| billing period | annually | s. 9.6 |
Regulates Rothesay's sewer system: connections, prohibited discharges and user obligations. Consolidation -> adopted_date null.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4.15 |
| billing basis | metered | s. 7.2(b) |
| water rate | Single family residence: $1.15/m3 up to 96 m3; $1.73/m3 over 96 up to 800 m3; $2.59/m3 above 800 m3 (per quarter; 2019) | Schedule "E" |
| water fixed charge | $50.00/quarter (5/8 inch meter; $200.00/year); fixed charge varies by meter size up to $512.00/quarter (2 inch) | Schedule "E" |
| billing period | quarterly | s. 7.4 |
Regulates Rothesay's water supply system: connections, metering, rates and user obligations. Consolidation; original enactment date not stated -> null.
| connection mandatory | no | Owners who choose not to connect to the sewer system |
| billing basis | per equivalent user unit | Each equivalent user unit $ 550.00 |
| sewer rate | $550.00 per equivalent user unit | Each equivalent user unit $ 550.00 |
| billing period | annual | annual sewer service charge |
2026 sewer rates (resolution Nov 10, 2025): $550 annual sewer service charge per equivalent user unit; single-family home = 1 unit; connection $1,000; interest 1.25%/month.
| connection mandatory | no | Owners who choose not to connect to the water system |
| billing basis | metered | WATER METER RENTAL RATES (Section 5.2) |
| water rate | Single family residence: $1.40 up to 96 m3; $2.333 over 96 up to 800 m3; $3.37 above 800 m3 (per quarter) | ROTHESAY MAIN WATER SYSTEM CONSUMPTION CHARGES (Per quarter) |
| billing period | quarterly | CHARGES PER QUARTER |
2026 rates (passed by resolution Nov 10, 2025): fixed charge $60/quarter for 5/8 inch meter ($240/yr); consumption per quarter single-family $1.40/m3 up to 96 m3, $2.333/m3 to 800 m3, $3.37/m3 above; meter rental, connection fees.