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Water, sewer, and curbside collection are billed quarterly. Here's exactly what you pay.
Water bills include a quarterly base rate plus a consumption charge for water used above the free-included threshold (residential dwellings only). Multi-family and commercial properties pay per cubic metre on all flows.
| Property type | Quarterly base | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $113.73 | $0.86/m³ over 30 m³ monthly |
| Single Family with Suite | $142.17 | $0.86/m³ over 37.5 m³ monthly |
| Multi-Family Unit | $87.21 | $0.61/m³ on all flows |
| Industrial & Commercial | $102.36 | $0.61/m³ on all flows |
Sewer charges include a quarterly base plus a flat per-cubic-metre charge applied on all flows.
| Property type | Quarterly base | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $110.43 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
| Single Family with Suite | $138.03 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
| Multi-Family Unit | $73.62 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
| Industrial & Commercial | $147.21 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
Garbage, organics, and recycling collection are billed separately and added to your quarterly utility bill.
| Service | Quarterly rate |
|---|---|
| Garbage | $40.02 |
| Organics | $39.12 |
| Recycling | $1.17 |
Utility bills go out quarterly and are due 45 days after the end of each quarter.
| Billing period | Due date |
|---|---|
| Quarter ending March 31 | May 15 |
| Quarter ending June 30 | August 15 |
| Quarter ending September 30 | November 15 |
| Quarter ending December 31 | February 15 |
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Water and sewer rates are set by Council each year through the Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw and the Sewer Regulations and Rates Bylaw. The most recent versions are published in the City's bylaw directory.
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Bylaw 1357 (Water Regulations & Rates)
Official water rate bylaw set by Council.
Bylaw 1356 (Sewer Regulations & Rates)
Official sewer rate bylaw set by Council.
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Rates current as of January 1, 2026.