{
 "topic": "water-sewer",
 "label": "Water & sewer",
 "question": "What are the water and sewer rules and rates?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/water-sewer/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw Respecting Discharge into Public Sewers D-3",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2026-01-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/water-sewer/bylaw-respecting-discharge-into-public-sewers-d-3/",
   "answer": "The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Bylaw Respecting Discharge into Public Sewers D-3; Sanitary Sewer Rates By-Law D-19, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/water-sewer/sewer-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer By-Law (Regulation of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/water-sewer/sewer-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer By-Law (Regulation of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems), verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge per Equivalent User Unit (Schedule 'A'), rate set annually by Council."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Charges By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/water-sewer/sewer-charges-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Charges By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Metered customers: sewer usage charge as percentage of water rates; non-metered customers: pro-rated by Equivalent User Units (Schedule 'A'). Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/argyle/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/argyle/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law #29: West Pubnico Sewer",
   "document_number": "29",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/argyle/water-sewer/bylaw-29/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law #29: West Pubnico Sewer and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual service charge per equivalent unit (budget divided by total equivalent units); equivalent units by use type (Part 6)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003128",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/barrington/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/barrington/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 21 — Municipal Sewers",
   "document_number": "21",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/barrington/water-sewer/bylaw-21/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law No. 21 — Municipal Sewers and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge based on unit value per consumer type (Schedule 'A'), rate set by Council; frontage rules apply."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Charge By-Law (No. 36)",
   "document_number": "36",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/water-sewer/bylaw-36/",
   "answer": "The Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Sewer Charge By-Law (No. 36); Sewer Use By-Law (No. 37), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Chapter 206 — Wastewater Betterment Charge By-Law",
   "document_number": "206",
   "adopted_date": "2021-06-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/water-sewer/chapter-206/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Wastewater Discharge By-law No. W-100 (amended to March 26, 2024)",
   "document_number": "W-100",
   "adopted_date": "2024-03-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/water-sewer/bylaw-w-100/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Wastewater Discharge By-law No. W-100 (amended to March 26, 2024), verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Quarterly base rate by water meter size plus volumetric wastewater discharge rate ($0.78 per cubic meter) based on metered water consumption."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/chester/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/chester/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipal Sewers By-Law No. 34",
   "document_number": "34",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/chester/water-sewer/bylaw-34/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Chester, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipal Sewers By-Law No. 34, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clare/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clare/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 23 — Sewer",
   "document_number": "23",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clare/water-sewer/bylaw-23/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law No. 23 — Sewer, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: penalty not exceeding $250, or default imprisonment up to 1 month. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Frontage charge per lineal foot plus annual sewer service charge per unit value (Appendix C and D)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Use By-law — Chapter 29",
   "document_number": "29",
   "adopted_date": "2024-09-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/water-sewer/chapter-29/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Nappan Water By-Law 02-01",
   "document_number": "02-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/water-sewer/bylaw-02-01/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Nappan Water By-Law 02-01 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100-$2,000; each day a separate offence. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003137",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law Relating to Sewer Discharge",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/water-sewer/by-law-relating-to-sewer-discharge/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-law Relating to Sewer Discharge and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: annual Sewer Service Charge by equivalent user units; plus gallonage charge for buildings discharging over 40,000 gallons/year."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "A By-law Respecting the Regulations of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems No. 2000-05",
   "document_number": "2000-05",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/water-sewer/regulations-2000-05/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by A By-law Respecting the Regulations of Discharges to the Public Sewer Systems No. 2000-05 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Bylaw IO-300 (amended by IO-300-1)",
   "document_number": "IO-300",
   "adopted_date": "2024-07-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/water-sewer/bylaw-io-300/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Sewer Bylaw IO-300 (amended by IO-300-1), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Guysborough Wastewater Management District By-law #10",
   "document_number": "10",
   "adopted_date": "2023-06-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/water-sewer/bylaw-10/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Guysborough Wastewater Management District By-law #10 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: per equivalent unit."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law S-100 Respecting Sewer Charges",
   "document_number": "S-100",
   "adopted_date": "1997-04-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/water-sewer/bylaw-s-100/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: By-law S-100 Respecting Sewer Charges; By-law W-101 Respecting Discharge into Public Sewers, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/inverness/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/inverness/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 30 — Capital Cost of Sewer and Water",
   "document_number": "30",
   "adopted_date": "2021-06-30",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/inverness/water-sewer/bylaw-30/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Inverness, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted bylaws on file: By-Law 30 — Capital Cost of Sewer and Water; By-Law 43 — Sewer Service Charge; Sewer Discharges By-Law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw 203 — Sewers",
   "document_number": "203",
   "adopted_date": "2025-12-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/water-sewer/bylaw-203/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw 203 — Sewers, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law 98 — Wastewater Sewer",
   "document_number": "98",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/water-sewer/bylaw-98/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-law 107 — Water Conservation and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: $30.00 per One Thousand Imperial Gallons of Septic Waste (or portion) delivered to the Septic Waste Treatment Facility, calculated monthly."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Public Sewers By-Law (By-Law 36)",
   "document_number": "36",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/water-sewer/bylaw-36/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Public Sewers By-Law (By-Law 36), verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Cost recovered via tax levy; for tax-exempt connected properties, annual sewer service charge of $289.00 per unit per schedule."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003146",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 011 — Municipal Sewer By-law",
   "document_number": "011",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/water-sewer/bylaw-011/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 011 — Municipal Sewer By-law and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual charge by area rate (percentage of assessed value) or uniform charge per assessment/building connected or frontable."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Annual Sewer Charges By-law No. 924",
   "document_number": "924",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/water-sewer/bylaw-924/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Annual Sewer Charges By-law No. 924 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Annual charge: residential per dwelling unit; non-residential based on assessment; out-of-town users double the rate."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 5,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Connection By-law (2009)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2009-03-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/water-sewer/sewer-connection-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Connection By-law (2009) and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Bi-monthly flat fee per connected property: $19 (1990), rising to $35.00 (effective April 1, 1996)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Service Charge (No. 217)",
   "document_number": "217",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/water-sewer/bylaw-217/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Cross Connection Control Bylaw (No. 200) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law #05 — Sewer Charges By-Law",
   "document_number": "05",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/water-sewer/bylaw-05/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law #05 — Sewer Charges By-Law and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge = total operating/maintenance cost divided by all assessable properties and business occupancy assessments; billed with property tax. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Wastewater Discharge Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/water-sewer/wastewater-discharge-bylaw/",
   "answer": "The Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Wastewater Discharge Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/water-sewer/sewer-by-law/",
   "answer": "The Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Cross Connection Control Bylaw; Sewer By-Law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 6,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Back-Up By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1996-10-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/water-sewer/sewer-back-up-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Pictou, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewage & Sludge Licensing By-Law and 5 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Licence to engage in removing/collecting/depositing sewage or sludge requires a $25.00 fee. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Public Sewers By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/water-sewer/public-sewers-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Public Sewers By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Service Charge By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2019-06-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/water-sewer/sewer-service-charge-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Service Charge By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Annual sewer service charge = assessed value of property times the rate deemed required for operation and maintenance of the sewerage system."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 11 - Regulation of Discharges to Municipal Sewerage Systems",
   "document_number": "11",
   "adopted_date": "2026-03-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/water-sewer/regulations-11/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-law No. 11 - Regulation of Discharges to Municipal Sewerage Systems, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge based on Equivalent User Units (Schedule A); plus connection fee, betterment charge, account creation fee."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 029 — Capital Cost of Sewer Construction (with Amendments)",
   "document_number": "029",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/water-sewer/bylaw-029/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by By-Law 029 — Capital Cost of Sewer Construction (with Amendments) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003158",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer By-law S-300",
   "document_number": "S-300",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/water-sewer/bylaw-s-300/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer By-law S-300, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Annual sewer service charge by unit value per Type of Consumer (Schedule A); frontage-based."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Public Sewer By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/water-sewer/public-sewer-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Public Sewer By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual Sewer Service Charge by type of facility/unit value (Appendix C); frontage-based."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003160",
   "name": "St. Mary's",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/water-sewer/sewer-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Annual sewer maintenance operating charge per equivalent unit (actual operating/maintenance cost divided by units); capital cost fees frontage/unit based."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewerage By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/water-sewer/sewerage-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewerage By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Frontage assessment - 50 cents per lineal foot of property frontage on sewer; balance paid by Town; payable in ten annual installments."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Charges Bylaw No. 75",
   "document_number": "75",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/water-sewer/bylaw-75/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Charges Bylaw No. 75 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Sewer Service Charge based on water meter size (capacity ratio per Schedule A), billed quarterly; connection charge $1,000.00. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 44: Sewer Connection",
   "document_number": "44",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/water-sewer/bylaw-44/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Use Bylaw No. 408 (amended, effective June 13, 2016)",
   "document_number": "408",
   "adopted_date": "2016-06-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/water-sewer/bylaw-408/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer Use Bylaw No. 408 (amended, effective June 13, 2016), verified 2026-09-27. Billing basis: Metered: based on amount of water consumed; $0.63/cubic metre up to 1250, $0.05/cubic metre over 1250 (Jul 2016-Mar 2017); thereafter set by Council resolution."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer and Stormwater Connection, Disconnection and Charges By-law RCOS-003.00",
   "document_number": "RCOS-003.00",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/water-sewer/bylaw-rcos-003-00/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer and Stormwater Connection, Disconnection and Charges By-law RCOS-003.00, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/westville/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/westville/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Wastewater Discharge By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2020-11-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/westville/water-sewer/wastewater-discharge-by-law/",
   "answer": "The Town of Westville, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Wastewater Discharge By-Law, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Chapter 21 - Sewer Discharge and Connection Bylaw",
   "document_number": "21",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/wolfville/water-sewer/chapter-21/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Chapter 21 - Sewer Discharge and Connection Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory. Billing basis: Sewer rates including connection fees, sewer service charges and sewer usage charges set by Council annually at the same time as annual tax rates."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer By-law S-084-25",
   "document_number": "S-084-25",
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/water-sewer/bylaw-s-084-25/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, water & sewer rules are set by Sewer By-law S-084-25, verified 2026-09-27. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/water-sewer/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/water-sewer.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Sewer Charges Bylaw (TOY 9C)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/water-sewer/sewer-charges-bylaw/",
   "answer": "The Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted bylaws on file: Sewer Charges Bylaw (TOY 9C); Sewer Connection Bylaw (TOY 9); Sewer Discharge Bylaw (TOY 9D); Water Supply Upgrade Program Bylaw (TOY 80), verified 2026-09-27."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003134",
   "name": "Clark's Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  }
 ]
}