| billing basis | metered | s. 4(1) |
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Establishes sewer charge rates for HRM; repealed predecessor municipalities' waste-water charge by-laws. Done and passed in Council April 29, 1997 (effective June 21, 1997).
Water & sewer — Halifax, Nova Scotia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-law S-100 Respecting Sewer Charges and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.596/m3 (on/after January 1, 2026); $1.722/m3 (on/after April 1, 2026). Water fixed charge: $0.4274/day (15 mm typical residential). Sewer rate: $2.425/m3 (on/after January 1, 2026); $2.591/m3 (on/after April 1, 2026).
Wastewater Discharge By-law regulating discharge of hazardous substances into public sewers. Done and passed in Council July 17, 2001 (effective July 21, 2001); amended 2003.
| billing basis | metered | Metered Water & Wastewater Service |
| water rate | $1.596/m3 (on/after January 1, 2026); $1.722/m3 (on/after April 1, 2026) | METERED WATER CONSUMPTION & WASTEWATER DISCHARGE RATES |
| water fixed charge | $0.4274/day (15 mm typical residential) | Water & Wastewater Service Base Charges |
| sewer rate | $2.425/m3 (on/after January 1, 2026); $2.591/m3 (on/after April 1, 2026) | METERED WATER CONSUMPTION & WASTEWATER DISCHARGE RATES |
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rates page: Halifax Water (utility for HRM), NSUARB approved. Metered: water $1.596/m3 from Jan 1 2026, $1.722/m3 from Apr 1 2026; wastewater $2.425/m3, then $2.591/m3. Typical residential 15mm daily base: water $0.4274/day, wastewater $0.4603/day. Stormwater SRF tiers $0-$151/yr. Non-metered 15mm: water $37/mo, wastewater $51/mo from Apr 2026.
Halifax.ca landing page for By-law W-101.