| billing basis | metered | metered water rates |
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Respects supply of water, construction, maintenance, operation, improvement and extension of drinking water systems, water rates and charges, and backflow prevention in Halton Region.
Water & sewer — Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by Drinking Water System By-law 71-19 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Water rate: $1.5475/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $18.92/month (20 mm or less). Sewer rate: $1.7966/m3 (2026).
Official Halton by-law page lists By-law 2-03 as regulating and controlling discharges into regional sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewage works, and tributary sewer systems.
| billing basis | metered | Residential water meters are read and billed every two months. |
| water rate | $1.5475/m3 (2026) | Current water and wastewater rates > Residential rates > Consumption charge (per month) |
| water fixed charge | $18.92/month (20 mm or less) | Current water and wastewater rates > Residential rates > Monthly service charge |
| sewer rate | $1.7966/m3 (2026) | Current water and wastewater rates > Residential rates > Consumption charge (per month) |
| billing period | every two months (bi-monthly) | Residential water meters are read and billed every two months. |
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rates page: 2026 (eff. Jan 1, 2026) residential: monthly service charge (20 mm or less) water $18.92 + wastewater $21.75 = $40.67; consumption water $1.5475 + wastewater $1.7966 = $3.3441 per m3. Billed bi-monthly through local hydro utilities (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville).