Water & sewer — Trenton, Nova Scotia

What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law 44: Sewer Connection and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: All installation/connection/maintenance/repair costs (incl. permits) borne by owner.

By-Law 44: Sewer Connection adopted bylaw
connection mandatory yes s. 4(a)
billing basis All installation/connection/maintenance/repair costs (incl. permits) borne by owner s. 6 (cost provision)
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Governs requirements for connecting properties to the Trenton municipal sewer system.

By-Law 49: Wastewater Discharge adopted bylaw
billing basis Extra-strength/volume Surcharge Agreement for dischargers exceeding limits; fees set by municipality year-to-year s. 7.0-7.2
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Regulates substances discharged into the Trenton municipal sewer system; sets prohibited discharge rules.

By-Law No. 2021-01: Cross Connection Control adopted bylaw

Governs cross-connection control for the Trenton water distribution system to prevent backflow contamination. By-law number 2021-01.

Machine-readable: water-sewer.json · Official website: http://town.trenton.ns.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Water & sewer across Nova Scotia · Water & sewer in other municipalities