In the City of Guelph, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by My Water Bill and Rates (City of Guelph) and 6 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Water rate: $2.63/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: Water Daily Basic Charges: $0.31–$28.92/day (2025); $0.37–$34.52/day (2026) depending on meter size. Sewer rate: $2.33/m3 (2026).
My Water Bill and Rates (City of Guelph)
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered
as measured by the water meter
water rate
$2.63/m3 (2026)
water volume - $/cubic metre (m3)
water fixed charge
Water Daily Basic Charges: $0.31–$28.92/day (2025); $0.37–$34.52/day (2026) depending on meter size
Water Daily Basic Charges - $/day
sewer rate
$2.33/m3 (2026)
wastewater volume - $/cubic metre (m3)
scout note
rates page: 2026 rates (eff. Jan 1, 2026): water $2.63/m3 (2025 $2.21); wastewater $2.33/m3 (2025 $2.32); stormwater fee $11.20/month; daily basic charges for 5/8in meter water $0.37/day, wastewater $0.32/day. Other fees listed.
Outside Water Use By-law (2014)-19714
adopted bylaw
City of Guelph By-law (2014)-19714 restricting outside water use; Municipal Code Amendment #508.
Sewer Use By-law (2024)-20911
adopted bylaw
City of Guelph By-law (2024)-20911 regulating discharges to the sewer system.
Standing Water By-law (2003)-17192
adopted bylaw
City of Guelph By-law (2003)-17192 regulating standing water; Municipal Code Amendment #304.
Storm Water Disposal By-law (1993)-14515
adopted bylaw
connection mandatory
yes
s. 2.1
scout note
City of Guelph By-law (1993)-14515 respecting storm water disposal.
Stormwater Fees or Charges By-law (2023)-20839
adopted bylaw
billing period
Monthly
Monthly
scout note
City of Guelph By-law (2023)-20839 amending the stormwater fees/charges by-law (2021)-20652.
Water By-law (2024)-20910
adopted bylaw
City of Guelph By-law (2024)-20910 regulating the supply of water; repeals (1991)-13791, (2000)-16352, (2008)-18660.