What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Hawkesbury, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by By-law N° 12-2026 fixing the rates for the water and sewer services and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-23. Water rate: $1.35/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $165.00/year. Sewer rate: $1.55/m3 (2026).
| billing basis | combination of a flat rate and a water consumption rate | s. 1 |
| water rate | $1.35/m3 (2026) | s. 1; s. 18 |
| water fixed charge | $165.00/year | s. 1 |
| sewer rate | $1.55/m3 (2026) | s. 1; s. 18 |
| billing period | quarterly | s. 2 |
2026 rates: consumption water $1.35 + sewer $1.55 = $2.90 per m3; annual flat rate per dwelling unit water $165 + sewer $220 = $385. Commercial/school/industrial flat rates higher. Billed quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct). Effective Jan 1 2026.
Controls discharge of sewage and industrial wastes into the municipal sewage works system.
| billing basis | metered | All water passing through a meter will be charged for |
Enacts rules for installation, repair, maintenance, and access for water meters and penalties for offences.