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 "answer": "In the Township of St. Clair, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by By-law 23 of 2017 To Regulate Water Use in the Township and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-18. Billing basis: metered. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.",
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 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
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 "label": "Water & sewer",
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 "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
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   "title": "By-law No. 24 of 2017, A By-law to Regulate the Discharge of Sewage and Storm Water in St. Clair Township",
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   "title": "By-law No. 59 of 2018, A By-law to Provide Regulation for the Installation and Connection of Building Sewers to the Public Sewer System",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/st-clair/water-sewer/"
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