Water & sewer — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, water & sewer rules are set by Charlottetown Water and Sewer Rates 2026 (rates schedule) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $0.455 per cubic meter (2026). Water fixed charge: $259.09/year. Sewer rate: $1.096 per cubic meter (2026).
Charlottetown Water and Sewer Rates 2026 (rates schedule)
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered
rates and charges apply to metered services
water rate
$0.455 per cubic meter (2026)
$0.455 per cubic meter
water fixed charge
$259.09/year
Water Service $259.09
sewer rate
$1.096 per cubic meter (2026)
$1.096 per cubic meter
billing period
monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly
Monthly Bi-Monthly Quarterly
scout note
rates page: 2026 metered rates, Charlottetown Water & Sewer Utility. Combined water+sewer commodity $1.551/m3 (water $0.455, sewer $1.096) plus demand charge by meter size, 16 mm $32.648/month ($12.031 water + $20.618 sewer). 2026 annual flat rate (unmetered) $782.75 ($259.09 water, $523.66 sewer). Billed daily/monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly.
Water & Sewer Utility Bylaw (effective April 1, 1995; rules & regs amended through October 15, 2013)
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered (existing flat-rate customers must be metered by December 31, 2019)
s. 5.10
billing period
one (1), two (2) or three (3) months, at the option of the Utility
s. 5.1
scout note
Bylaw relating to the operations of the Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility under the Charlottetown Area Municipalities Act. Establishes the Water and Sewer Corporation, its board, and service rules and regulations.
Understanding My Water and Sewer Bill (links to current and 2025 rates)
City page explaining the metered water and sewer bill, payment options and linking to 2026 and 2025 rate sheets (2025: commodity $1.530/m3, 16 mm demand $32.198/month, flat rate $771.94).