What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Municipality of Leamington, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by 2026 Fees and Charges Schedule J Pollution Control Centre Fees (sewer surcharge) and 5 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $0.2813/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $28.55/month per meter. Sewer rate: Residential/Industrial/Commercial Sewer Surcharge: base rate $59.47 for 0-20.91 cubic metres/month; remainder $2.8445 per cubic metre (2026).
| billing basis | metered | collected as an additional charge on metered water bills |
| sewer rate | Residential/Industrial/Commercial Sewer Surcharge: base rate $59.47 for 0-20.91 cubic metres/month; remainder $2.8445 per cubic metre (2026) | Schedule J |
2026 sewer surcharge on metered water bills: base $59.47 for 0-20.91 m3/month, then $2.8445 per m3 with no cap. Sewer rates in Schedule J of fees by-law.
| billing basis | metered | Metered Water Charges (per cubic meter) |
| water rate | $0.2813/m3 (2026) | Residential / Commercial Distribution 0.2813 |
| water fixed charge | $28.55/month per meter | Basic Water Charge (monthly, per meter) 28.55 |
2026: basic water charge $28.55/month per meter; flat rate users $60.92/month; metered distribution $0.2813/m3 (1" or less), $0.3799/m3 (>1"); plus Union Water Supply System treatment/transmission rate. Water rates in Schedule K of fees by-law.
Sewer-use by-law regulating discharges into municipal sewers.
Backflow prevention and regulation of water service connections to municipal system.
Regulates outdoor water use from municipal system: even/odd calendar dates, 5-8am and 6-11:59pm; permits for new lawns.
| connection mandatory | yes | Section 6 |
Requires sewer connections for certain properties; consolidated through By-law 27-26 (Feb 24, 2026).
rates page: explains base charges, UWSS treatment rate, $3/month paperless discount, $30 account setup fee; actual rates in Schedules J and K. Municipality bills monthly.