Regulates discharges to the Town of Digby public sewer system; repeals and replaces the 1994-01 Sewer By-law. Document footer dated March 2000; no precise day stated.
Water & sewer — Digby, Nova Scotia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by A By-law Respecting the Regulations of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems No. 2000-05 and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $6.65 per 1,000 Imp. Gallons (2026). Billing period: bi-monthly. Billing basis: based on water consumption.
| billing basis | based on water consumption | s. 6(a) |
| sewer rate | Residential and Commercial users: 100% of the Sewer Service Charge for less than 1 million gallons annually; 50% for more than 1 million gallons annually, based on previous year's annual water consumption | Schedule "B" |
| billing period | bi-monthly | s. 6(e) |
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Establishes sewer service charges for the Town of Digby; repeals/replaces By-law #1994-02. Document footer dated July 2001; no precise day stated.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 6(a) |
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Regulates connection of properties to the Town of Digby public sewer system. Renumbered #1994-02; no full adoption date stated.
| billing basis | metered | s. 9(b) Consumption Rate |
| water rate | $6.65 per 1,000 Imp. Gallons (2026) | s. 9(b); Effective 1 April 2026 |
| billing period | bi-monthly | s. 9(a) Base Charges Bi-Monthly |
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rates page: 2026 rates (Digby Water Commission, Town of Digby): consumption $6.65 per 1,000 imp. gallons; bi-monthly base charge $35.56 for 5/8" meter (3/4" $51.55; unmetered $96.56); minimum bill = base charge; 1.25%/month interest after 30 days.
Page states water connection requires contract with Digby Water Commission ($60 account fee); sewer billing is included on the water bill and is based on water usage. Sewer charge by-law 2001-04 already on file.