Water & sewer — Cumberland, Nova Scotia

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Nappan Water By-Law 02-01 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Billing period: annually. Billing basis: frontage/user unit value (Area Rate); metered where >90% metered water service; flat for vacant properties. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.

Nappan Water By-Law 02-01 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes shall be connected to the Nappan Water System
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Regulates the Nappan water supply system within the Municipality of the County of Cumberland (By-Law 02-01).

Public Sewers By-Law 20-04 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes shall be required at the Owners expense to construct and connect
billing basis frontage/user unit value (Area Rate); metered where >90% metered water service; flat for vacant properties s. 11; s. 14; s. 15(5)
billing period annually billed annually in conjunction with annual municipal taxes
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Regulates public sewer connections, use, and discharge standards in the Municipality of the County of Cumberland. Document dated September 16, 2020.

Upper Nappan Water Supply By-Law 98-01 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory no may make application to the Municipality to connect
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Regulates the Upper Nappan water supply system within the Municipality of the County of Cumberland (By-Law 98-01). Adopted July 2, 1998.

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