What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, water & sewer rules are set by Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Utilities Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: metered (sanitary sewer, by water units consumed); impervious area + street frontage + property classification (stormwater).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 5A(1) |
| billing basis | metered (sanitary sewer, by water units consumed); impervious area + street frontage + property classification (stormwater) | s. 27(2); s. 28(2) |
Regulates connections to and use of the sanitary sewer and stormwater utility systems in Victoria.
| billing basis | metered | s. 7 |
Regulates the municipal water supply system in Victoria, including connections, usage, and water conservation requirements.