| billing basis | flat (residential); metered by water quantity (other users) | Schedule "A" |
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Municipal bylaw (subject per filename qbor); regulates specific activity within the City.
Water & sewer — New Westminster, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw No. 5218, 1980 and 5 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Billing basis: flat (residential); metered by water quantity (other users). Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.
Municipal bylaw (ESC subject per filename); governs specific regulated activity within the City.
Original sewerage bylaw establishing sewer system connection requirements and discharge standards.
| connection mandatory | yes | s.13 |
| billing basis | flat rate per dwelling type from Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 6: single detached $1,436.01/yr; duplex/row house $1,436.01/yr; secondary suite $717.99/yr; townhouse $1,121.81/yr; apartment $807.59/yr; commercial metered | Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 6 |
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Regulates connections to and use of the municipal sanitary sewer system, including prohibited discharges.
Authorizes water use restrictions during drought or shortage conditions including watering prohibitions and enforcement.
| billing basis | flat rate or metered service; rates set out in Fees and Rates Bylaw 7553 (s.58-59); flat rate for non-metered; metered for commercial/industrial/3+ units (s.41) | s.41, s.58-59 |
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Governs the City waterworks system including connections, metering, charges, and obligations of water users.