What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Chapter 206 — Wastewater Betterment Charge By-Law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: penalty not exceeding $1,000, or default imprisonment up to 30 days. Billing basis: Wastewater Betterment Charge per dwelling unit (residential) or per floor area (commercial), rates set in Policy 89-Fees. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.
| billing basis | Wastewater Betterment Charge per dwelling unit (residential) or per floor area (commercial), rates set in Policy 89-Fees | s. 5; s. 6 |
Establishes wastewater betterment charges for properties connecting to the Town of Bridgewater sewer system. Approved June 14 2021.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4(a) |
| billing basis | Annual sewer charge by area rate (% of assessed value), uniform charge per property category, or rate based on water consumption; set in Policy 89-Fees | s. 28 |
| fine range | penalty not exceeding $1,000, or default imprisonment up to 30 days | s. 33 |
Governs connections to and use of public sewers in the Town of Bridgewater.