In the Town of Whitby, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by Region of Durham 2026 Fees and Charges — Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-28. Water rate: $1.431/cubic metre (2026). Water fixed charge: $24.04/month. Sewer rate: $2.355/cubic metre (2026).
Region of Durham 2026 Fees and Charges — Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered
"Metered Rates (based on water consumption volume)."
water rate
$1.431/cubic metre (2026)
"First Block"
water fixed charge
$24.04/month
"Water Metered Service Charge ($/Month): Standard Meter (17 to 19 mm)"
sewer rate
$2.355/cubic metre (2026)
"First Block"
billing period
monthly
"Monthly Water and Sewer Usage Rate Schedule"
scout note
Region of Durham supplies water and sewer (effective January 1, 2026): water $1.431 per m³ and sanitary sewer $2.355 per m³ (all residential use at the first-block rate); fixed monthly charges $24.04 water + $9.25 sewer for a 17–19 mm meter.
Region of Durham Sewer Use By-law No. 055-2013
adopted bylaw
Region of Durham by-law (applies to Whitby, which the Region supplies): Regional by-law defining and governing the use of the Region's sewer works.
Region of Durham Water By-law No. 059-2016
adopted bylaw
Region of Durham by-law (applies to Whitby, which the Region supplies): Regional by-law regulating the water supply system and establishing water rates and charges in Durham Region (amends By-law 89-2003).
Storm Sewer By-law
adopted bylaw
Official media-manager page for Whitby's storm sewer by-law.
Region of Durham Water Billing and Rates
Region of Durham provides and bills water and sewer for Whitby; Town page says water is maintained by the Region. Page opened but states no rate figures.