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 "answer": "In the City of Brantford, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by City of Brantford - Water Rates (2024-2027 schedule) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Billing basis: metered. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.",
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 "municipality": "Brantford",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
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   "title": "Water Use Regulation (Outdoor water use / lawn watering), Chapter 648",
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