Water & sewer — Owen Sound, Ontario

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

In the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-067 - Schedule K water and wastewater rates and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Billing basis: metered. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.

Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-067 - Schedule K water and wastewater rates adopted bylaw

water rates in Schedule K. 2026 residential: water $1.89/m3 (0-110 m3/month), $2.12/m3 above; monthly service charge $33.49 (15 mm meter); wastewater 120% of total water charges. Billed monthly. Outside-city rates double.

Require Building Owners to Connect to Sewage Works By-law No. 1978-083 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 1
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Requires owners of buildings fronting a sewer main to connect to the municipal sewage works.

Sewer Use and Land Drainage By-law No. 2006-034 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 12.2
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Regulates discharges into the City's sanitary and storm sewer systems and land drainage requirements for properties.

Water Management By-law No. 2025-090 adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 13
billing basis metered s. 65
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Governs the City's municipal water supply system, including connections, rates administration and water-use restrictions.

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