| connection mandatory | yes | 203.04 |
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Regulates sanitary and storm drainage connections and discharges in the Town (sewer-use type by-law).
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 2758-94 to Regulate Sanitary and Storm Drainage and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.8127 per m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $29.68 (3/4″ meter, 2026). Sewer rate: $1.8932 per m3 (2026).
| connection mandatory | yes | 203.04 |
Regulates sanitary and storm drainage connections and discharges in the Town (sewer-use type by-law).
| billing basis | metered | Variable Rate | $1.8127 per m3 |
| water rate | $1.8127 per m3 (2026) | Variable Rate | $1.8127 per m3 |
| water fixed charge | $29.68 (3/4″ meter, 2026) | 3/4″ | $29.68 |
| sewer rate | $1.8932 per m3 (2026) | Variable Rate | $1.8932 per m3 |
2026, effective Apr 1: water $1.8127/m3 + $29.68/month fixed (up to 3/4in); wastewater $1.8932/m3 + $40.52/month fixed. NOTL Hydro Inc. bills water and wastewater on behalf of the Town.
| billing basis | metered | Metered Rates |
| water rate | $0.88 per thousand gallons (after discount date; 1978) | Second Rate Per Quarter |
| water fixed charge | $9.68/quarter (after discount date; 1978) | Minimum Rate Per Quarter |
| sewer rate | 77% of gross water consumption charge | Sewer Service Charge |
| billing period | quarterly | Minimum Rate Per Quarter |
1977 by-law to establish and regulate the Town water system, fix rates and charges for water services, and govern water use. Older by-law, still posted on the Town drinking-water page.
Town drinking-water page linking By-law 814-77 and By-law 2758-94.