In the City of Port Colborne, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 7405/96/25 amending Water By-law 3151/22/95 and Sewage Service Rates By-law 3424/6/97 (Water and Wastewater Rates 2026) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Water rate: $1.9837 per cubic meter (2026). Water fixed charge: $576.16 (2 or less units); $288.08 per unit (3+ units). Sewer rate: flat: $1,345.41 (2 or less units); $672.70 per unit (3+ units).
By-law No. 7405/96/25 amending Water By-law 3151/22/95 and Sewage Service Rates By-law 3424/6/97 (Water and Wastewater Rates 2026)
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered (with fixed service charge)
Schedule "A", s. 1 and s. 3
water rate
$1.9837 per cubic meter (2026)
Schedule "A", s. 1; s. 2
water fixed charge
$576.16 (2 or less units); $288.08 per unit (3+ units)
Schedule "A", s. 3
sewer rate
flat: $1,345.41 (2 or less units); $672.70 per unit (3+ units)
Schedule "A", s. 3
billing period
monthly
Schedule "A", s. 9
scout note
2026 rates effective Jan 1, 2026: water $1.9837/m3; residential wastewater has no consumption rate (non-residential $2.64/m3); residential fixed charge water $576.16 + wastewater $1,345.41 per year (2 or fewer units); no minimum charge.
Sewer Use By-law 5228/134/08
adopted bylaw
connection mandatory
yes
s. 3.2.1
scout note
Regulates use of the municipal sewer system, discharges, sanitary and storm drainage works, compliance, and enforcement.
Water By-law No. 3151/22/95
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered; flat rate where no meter installed
Schedule "A", 1(a) and 3(b)
water rate
$0.449 / cubic meter per billing period
Schedule "A", 1(a)
water fixed charge
$55.55 per annum or $4.63 per month for 15 mm (5/8") and 19 mm (3/4") meter
Schedule "A", 3(a)
billing period
monthly for meters greater than 50 mm (2"); quarterly for all other users
Schedule "A", 13
scout note
Governs the City's municipal water system: connection requirements, permitted water uses/restrictions, and enforcement for the supply of potable water to properties.