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Rates in Effect
Sewer Rate
5/8" Meter Base Charge
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
$2.45/m3
$71.95/quarter
April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (New)
$2.63/m3
$77.60/quarter
West Hants Regional Municipality
PO Box 3000, 76 Morison Drive,
Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0
902-798-8391 - westhants.ca
West Hants Water & Sewer Rate
Changes, Effective April 1, 2026
Below are rates approved by the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (formerly
NSUARB), effective April 1, 2026:
Questions? Reach out to the Utility Clerk at
902-798-8391, ext. 107 or [email protected]
Water Rate Changes for *5/8" Meters Customers
Rates in Effect
Water Rate
5/8" Meter Base Charge
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
$2.71/m3
$78.81/quarter
April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (New)
$2.91/m3
$85.72/quarter
Below are Council approved rates effective April 1, 2026:
Sewer Rate Changes for *5/8" Meters Customers
These updated rates will be reflected on utility
bills issued in July, 2026.
*Find rates for all other meter sizes at westhants.ca/whrm-water-system-consolidation.html
*Find rates for all other meter sizes at westhants.ca/whrm-sewer-system-consolidation.html
Rate charts
UARB Board Order
Payment options
Sample utility bill
Water contracts
Cancelling service
Find the following (and more) at westhants.ca/financial-services
Utility rebates
Checking for leaks
Water treatment
For details on the program and eligibility visit:
westhants.ca/lead
Or contact 902-798-8391 Ext. 130
Email: [email protected]
Hydrant flushing will be taking place in
these areas on the following dates:
Three Mile Plains, May 4 - May 8
Windsor, May 11 - May 15
Falmouth, May 18 - May 22
Hantsport, May 25 - May 29
Sign up for lead testing and be entered to win a
$50 gift card of your choice. Each year, the
Municipality offers free testing for lead and copper
to eligible water utility customers. Samples will be
collected from program participants in September.
PURCHASED A PROPERTY ON MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER?
If you are a new resident of West Hants or moving to a new location in the municipality
and your property is connected to municipal water and sewer, it is required that you sign a
water contract 5 business days before the closing date.
Please remember to enter all 10 digits of your
account number when making an online Utility
payment without including the decimal.
For more information on making a payment visit:
https://westhants.ca/financial-services.html
UPCOMING HYDRANT FLUSHING
PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILL ONLINE
LEAD TESTING PROGRAM
SEWER MAINTENANCE
You may see a large "Vacuum Truck" in your area parked next to a manhole. This
will be cleaning the sewer mains and vacuuming out any accumulated debris and
material. Jet rodding uses high-pressure water to clear debris from municipal
sewer lines. While this is standard maintenance, the high pressure can
occasionally cause air to travel back through your home's service line, potentially
causing splashing in toilet or floor drains.
SOLD A PROPERTY ON MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER?
Don't forget to cancel your water services. Please give 5 business days notice
before your closing date.
ARE YOU ON MUNICIPAL SEWER?
There is a Rebate available! Deadline to apply is July 31 , 2026.
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Please call the office for more information (902) 798-8391.
Any questions or concerns please contact:
PW Admin Karrie Ritchie 902-798-8391 Ext. 125
Email: [email protected]
WATER MAIN BREAK? OR OTHER
IMPORTANT PUBLIC WORKS NOTICES?
Notifications are posted on the Municipal Facebook
Page. Not on Facebook? Visit us at www.westhants.ca
scroll down past the latest news and you can view all
facebook posts.
Look for this icon!
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@West Hants Regional Municipality
This is also a reminder of the importance of having a well-maintained backwater
flow valve (backwater valve) in your home. A properly functioning valve is your primary
line of defense against sewer backups. We strongly recommend that residents regularly inspect
and clean their valves to ensure they are free of debris and functioning correctly to protect your property.
West Hants
Reminders