Water & sewer — Brantford, Ontario

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

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.

City of Brantford - Water Rates (2024-2027 schedule) adopted bylaw

rates page: 2026 rates. Water $2.53/m3 + fixed service charge $9.22 (15 mm meter); wastewater $2.31/m3, no fixed charge (capped at 30 m3/month May-Sept for single-family). Billed bi-monthly. 2025: water $2.46, wastewater $2.25; 2027: $2.60 / $2.38. Full water fee list in Fees and Charges By-law 21-2024 (water from p.18).

Sewer System Regulation and Use By-law, Chapter 281 adopted bylaw

Regulates discharges to sanitary and storm sewers, limits and prohibited substances, enforcement.

Water Service Connection By-law, Chapter 650 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes 650.8.1
billing basis metered 650.6.14.2
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Rules for connecting to the City water system: service pipes, valves, backflow devices, fees.

Water Use Regulation (Outdoor water use / lawn watering), Chapter 648 adopted bylaw

City of Brantford water use regulation: lawn watering and water conservation restrictions.

By-law library index

Brantford by-law library listing water and sewer chapters.

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