What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Annual Sewer Charges By-law No. 924 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $6.47 per 1000 Imp. Gallons (2026). Water fixed charge: $184.85/quarter (2026). Sewer rate: sewer charge per dwelling unit.
| billing basis | flat (residential per dwelling unit); assessment-based (non-residential) | s. 5.1; s. 4.1 |
| sewer rate | sewer charge per dwelling unit | s. 5.1 |
| billing period | annually, semi-annual, or quarterly installments (as determined by Council) | s. 8.1 |
Sets annual sewer charges for properties connected to the Town of Lunenburg municipal sewer system.
Regulates what may be discharged into the Town of Lunenburg sewer system (By-law #34, amended re fat/oil/grease); sets discharge standards and prohibitions.
| billing basis | flat and metered | Schedule "A", s. 1(a)-(c) |
| water rate | $6.47 per 1000 Imp. Gallons (2026) | Schedule "A", s. 1(c) |
| water fixed charge | $184.85/quarter (2026) | Schedule "A", s. 1(a) |
| billing period | monthly or quarterly | Schedule D, s. 6 |
rates page: Schedule A effective 1 Jul 2026 (then Apr 2027, Apr 2028). Metered 5/8" base $103.94/quarter; consumption $6.47 per 1000 imp gal; unmetered first dwelling $184.85/quarter. Billed quarterly.