Regulates cross connections and backflow prevention on municipal water supply under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Water & sewer — Essex, Ontario
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Essex, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 1713 Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Water fixed charge: $23.94/month (2026). Sewer rate: Ward 1 $1.89/m3; Ward 2 Not applicable; Ward 3 $3.00/m3; Ward 4 $2.48/m3 (2026). Billing basis: metered.
| billing basis | metered | Charge per Cubic Metre of Water Consumed |
| water rate | Ward 1: $0.797/m3 UWSS Wholesale + $0.88/m3 Distribution; Ward 2: $0.797/m3 UWSS Wholesale + $0.88/m3 Distribution + $1.68/m3 Town System; Ward 3: $0.797/m3 UWSS Wholesale + $1.12/m3 Distribution + $1.92/m3 Town System; Ward 4: $1.92/m3 Town System (2026) | Schedule "A" |
| water fixed charge | $23.94/month (2026) | Schedule "A" |
| sewer rate | Ward 1 $1.89/m3; Ward 2 Not applicable; Ward 3 $3.00/m3; Ward 4 $2.48/m3 (2026) | Schedule "B" |
scout note
Establishes water and wastewater rates and charges under Municipal Act s.391; Schedule B effective Jan 1 2026 (third reading Dec 15 2025 appears on this document).