What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by City of Quinte West By-law 24-131, Water and Wastewater Rates (Consolidated Fee By-law 2024) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-28. Water rate: $1.84 per cubic metre (2026). Water fixed charge: $30.00/month water + $41.00/month wastewater (5/8" & 3/4" meter, 2026). Sewer rate: $2.52 per cubic metre (2026).
| billing basis | metered | "Metered Properties" |
| water rate | $1.84 per cubic metre (2026) | Schedule "A" |
| water fixed charge | $30.00/month water + $41.00/month wastewater (5/8" & 3/4" meter, 2026) | Schedule "A"; Schedule "B" |
| sewer rate | $2.52 per cubic metre (2026) | Schedule "B" |
Quinte West Municipal Enterprise Consolidated Fee By-law 2024, in force January 1, 2025: sets water and wastewater base charges and consumption rates with separate 2025 and 2026 columns.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 17.1(a) |
City of Quinte West by-law 25-095 to control discharges to the municipal sewer system.