What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer and Stormwater Connection, Disconnection and Charges By-law RCOS-003.00 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $2.91 per cubic meter (2026/27). Water fixed charge: $85.72/quarter (2026/27, 15mm - 5/8"). Billing period: quarterly.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4.2 |
| billing basis | base rate plus metered water consumption, area rate, or uniform charge | s. 18.1(b) |
Consolidated regional sewer and stormwater by-law. Governs connection and disconnection from the municipal sewer system and sets service charges across West Hants Regional Municipality.
| billing basis | metered | Consumption Rate per Cubic Meter |
| water rate | $2.91 per cubic meter (2026/27) | Consumption Rate per Cubic Meter |
| water fixed charge | $85.72/quarter (2026/27, 15mm - 5/8") | Quarterly Base Rates |
| billing period | quarterly | Quarterly Base Rates |
rates page: 2026/27 water: 5/8in base $85.72/quarter, 3/4in $127.08, 1in $209.79, unmetered $283.54; consumption $2.91/m3 ($13.23 per 1,000 imp. gal).
rates page: 2026/27 water $2.91/m3 + $85.72/quarter (5/8in); sewer (Council-approved) $2.63/m3 + $77.60/quarter base (5/8in). 2025/26 was water $2.71/m3 + $78.81; sewer $2.45/m3 + $71.95.