What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Septic Waste Disposal By-law — Chapter 11 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100-$5,000 and in default imprisonment up to 90 days. Billing basis: Fee per litre of septic waste disposed at the wastewater treatment plant, set in Municipal Fees Policy (plus annual company licensing fee). Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.
| billing basis | Fee per litre of septic waste disposed at the wastewater treatment plant, set in Municipal Fees Policy (plus annual company licensing fee) | Schedule A 2; s. 14(1) |
| fine range | $100-$5,000 and in default imprisonment up to 90 days | s. 17(1) |
Regulates the disposal of septic waste within the Municipality of the County of Colchester. Second Reading January 30, 2020.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4(4) |
Regulates the use of municipal sewers including discharge standards and connection requirements. Second Reading September 25, 2024.