What are the water and sewer rules and rates?

Water & sewer — West Hants, Nova Scotia: Sewer and Stormwater Connection, Disconnection and Charges By-law RCOS-003.00

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.

Sewer and Stormwater Connection, Disconnection and Charges By-law RCOS-003.00 adopted bylaw

connection mandatory	yes	s. 4.2
billing basis	Operational and capital sewer charges per Council's Fees Policy: base rate plus metered-water consumption rate, OR area rate on assessed value, OR uniform charge per assessment/dwelling unit	s. 18.1(b)

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Consolidated regional sewer and stormwater by-law. Governs connection and disconnection from the municipal sewer system and sets service charges across West Hants Regional Municipality.