What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Mahone Bay Water Utility Schedule of Rates (NSUARB Order 2019, Schedules A-C) and 5 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $14.08 per 1000 gallons (2019). Water fixed charge: 5/8" meter: $73.14/bimonthly (2019). Billing period: approximately two months (bimonthly).
| billing basis | metered | Metered rate service is required for all new services |
| water rate | $14.08 per 1000 gallons (2019) | Schedule "A" s. 1(b) |
| water fixed charge | 5/8" meter: $73.14/bimonthly (2019) | Schedule "A" s. 1(a) |
| billing period | approximately two months (bimonthly) | s. 6 |
Latest schedule found: effective 1 Apr 2021: 5/8" meter base $79.72 bi-monthly, consumption $15.80 per 1000 gal, unmetered $148.60 bi-monthly. Likely superseded by later orders not located; sewer charge not found.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 5(a) |
Town of Mahone Bay sewer connection bylaw; passed by Council March 24, 2009. Governs connection requirements to the municipal sewer system.
Town of Mahone Bay sewer discharge bylaw. Regulates what may be discharged into the municipal sewer system.
Town of Mahone Bay stormwater management bylaw; passed by Council July 26, 2024. Governs stormwater runoff and drainage.
| billing basis | flat | s. 12.1 |
| sewer rate | $19.00 every second month effective January 1, 1990; $22.00 effective January 1, 1991; $25.00 effective January 1, 1992; $27.00 effective July 1, 1993; $29.00 effective April 1, 1994; $32.00 effective April 1, 1995; $35.00 effective April 1, 1996 | s. 12.1; amendment to s. 12.1 |
| billing period | every second month | s. 12.1 |
Town of Mahone Bay by-law governing the use of the municipal sewer system.
Town of Mahone Bay water utility bylaw. Governs municipal water supply service, connections, and charges.