What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 11 - Regulation of Discharges to Municipal Sewerage Systems and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $2.75/m3 (effective April 1, 2026); $2.74/m3 (effective April 1, 2027). Water fixed charge: $44.86 (effective April 1, 2026); $79.78 (effective April 1, 2027) for 5/8″ (Most residential meters). Sewer rate: $65.34 per equivalent unit each quarter.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4(1) |
| billing basis | Equivalent User Units | s. 9(4)(a) |
| billing period | annual | s. 9(1) |
Regulates discharges to the municipal sewerage system within the Region of Queens Municipality; first reading 10 Feb 2026, passed 10 Mar 2026.
| billing basis | metered | Consumption Rate | $2.75/m3 |
| water rate | $2.75/m3 (effective April 1, 2026); $2.74/m3 (effective April 1, 2027) | Consumption Rate | $2.75/m3 | $2.74/m3 |
| water fixed charge | $44.86 (effective April 1, 2026); $79.78 (effective April 1, 2027) for 5/8″ (Most residential meters) | 5/8″ (Most residential meters) | $44.86 | $79.78 |
| sewer rate | $65.34 per equivalent unit each quarter | Municipal sewer clients are charged $65.34 per equivalent unit each quarter. |
| billing period | quarterly | quarterly throughout the year |
rates page: effective Apr 1, 2026: consumption $2.75/m3 (2027: $2.74/m3); quarterly base charge 5/8in meter $44.86 (2027: $79.78). Sewer: $65.34 per equivalent unit each quarter. Billed quarterly; rates approved by NS Regulatory and Appeals Board.