Wastewater Discharge Bylaw (D-3) regulating what may be discharged into Amherst's public sewer and wastewater facilities. Approval date January 21, 2026 (stated on document).
Water & sewer — Amherst, Nova Scotia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw Respecting Discharge into Public Sewers D-3 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $0.894 per cubic metre. Sewer rate: $0.99 cubic metre. Billing period: quarterly.
| billing period | quarterly | s. 5(2) "billed quarterly thereafter" |
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Sets sanitary sewer utility rates and connection charges for properties in the Town of Amherst. Consolidation effective June 19, 2015.
| billing basis | metered | Metered - Consumption Rate |
| water rate | $0.894 per cubic metre | Metered - Consumption Rate = $0.894 per cubic metre |
| sewer rate | $0.99 cubic metre | Residential =$0.99 cubic metre |
| billing period | quarterly | Quarterly Billing Schedule |
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rates page: water rates per NS Utility and Review Board: metered consumption $0.894/m3 billed quarterly; un-metered $95.81/quarter; sprinkler 6in $250/yr, 8in $300/yr; private hydrants $250/yr. Sewer: residential $0.99/m3, commercial $0.49/m3, flat un-metered (mini homes) $52.51/quarter, billed quarterly. Page gives no year.