What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Lincoln, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 01-134 – A By-law to Provide for the Regulation of Water Supply and Rates and Charges in the Town of Lincoln and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $3.312/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $12.00/quarter (15 mm to 19 mm). Sewer rate: Wastewater Surcharge: $4.299/m3 (Sep-May 2026); $3.453/m3 (Jun-Aug 2026).
| billing basis | metered | s. 6 |
| water fixed charge | $12.00/quarter (15 mm to 19 mm) | Schedule "A" s. 2 |
| billing period | monthly, bi-monthly or any other basis at the discretion of the Town | s. 7 |
Regulates waterworks supply, service installation, rates and charges; repeals 70-54. Scanned PDF (OCR needed).
| billing basis | metered | VARIABLE RATE - BASED ON WATER USAGE |
| water rate | $3.312/m3 (2026) | Water Charge m3 of water 3.312 |
| water fixed charge | $36.38/quarter | Water Base quarter 36.38 |
| sewer rate | Wastewater Surcharge: $4.299/m3 (Sep-May 2026); $3.453/m3 (Jun-Aug 2026) | Wastewater Surcharge (Sep-May) m3 of water 4.299; (Jun-Aug) 3.453 |
| billing period | quarterly | quarter |
2026 rates, water rates in Schedule A (Utilities): water $3.312/m3; wastewater surcharge $4.299/m3 (Sep-May) and $3.453/m3 (Jun-Aug); quarterly base for 1/2-3/4 inch service: water $36.38 + wastewater $37.54; flat wastewater (no water service) $241.80/quarter.
| billing basis | metered | VARIABLE RATE - BASED ON WATER USAGE |
| water rate | $3.173/m3 (2025) | Water Charge m3 of water |
| water fixed charge | $34.85/quarter | Water Base quarter |
| sewer rate | $3.978/m3 (Sep-May 2025); $3.196/m3 (Jun-Aug 2025) | Service: Utilities |
| billing period | quarterly | quarter |
Schedule A sets water/wastewater base and consumption rates and surcharges.
By-law listing; no separate sewer-use by-law listed (Niagara Region sewer use by-law applies).