Metered utility rates for water, sewer, and energy
Seasonal water rate in effect
During the rainy season, when the city’s water supply is at its peak (November through May), residents and commercial businesses will enjoy a low off-peak rate.
During the drier months, when demand on the water system is high, rates will increase by about 25%, to reflect the added cost of supplying water to the city.
This summer surcharge will help us meet our Greenest City 2020 goal of reducing water consumption by 33%, which has two benefits for all Vancouver residents:
- Reduce the strain on our existing water system, eliminating the need for costly system upgrades that could lead to higher utility rates
- Help us live within our water means, ensuring that all residents have access to abundant safe, clean water, no matter how much the city grows
Metered water and sewer rates are measured in units
One unit equals:
- 2,831.6 litres
- 2.83168466 cubic metres
- 623 Imperial gallons
- 100 cubic feet
Metered seasonal water rates
| Period |
2018
Rate per unit |
2017
Rate per unit |
2016
Rate per unit |
| October 1 – May 31 |
$2.849 |
$2.688 |
$2.584 |
| June 1 – September 30 |
$3.571 |
$3.369 |
$3.239 |
Metered sewer rate
| Period |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
| Year-round |
$2.729 |
$2.472 |
$2.221 |
Meter service charge per billing period
This charge is for the maintenance of the meter that reads your water and sewer consumption.
| Size of pipe |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
| 17 mm (½") |
$32 |
$31 |
$30 |
| 20 mm (¾") |
$32 |
$31 |
$30 |
| 25 mm (1") |
$32 |
$31 |
$30 |
| 40 mm (1½") |
$69 |
$68 |
$67 |
| 50 mm (2") |
$96 |
$94 |
$92 |
| 75 mm (3") |
$215 |
$211 |
$207 |
| 100 mm (4") |
$262 |
$257 |
$252 |
| 150 mm (6") |
$341 |
$334 |
$327 |
| 200 mm (8") |
$528 |
$518 |
$508 |
| 250 mm (10") |
$647 |
$634 |
$622 |
| 300 mm (12") |
$767 |
$752 |
$737 |
Rates for services with low head loss meters or detector check valves
These rates apply if there is no restriction on the flow of your water for fire protection purposes.
| Size of pipe |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
| 100 mm (4") |
$303 |
$297 |
$291 |
| 150 mm (6") |
$443 |
$434 |
$425 |
| 200 mm (8") |
$594 |
$582 |
$571 |
| 250 mm (10") |
$741 |
$726 |
$712 |
| 300 mm (12") |
$884 |
$867 |
$850 |
Metered energy rates
Monthly capacity levy
The levies do not include tax.
| Rate class |
Unit |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
| Class 1: Residential- or mixed-use residential building located inside of Southeast False Creek |
m² of floor area |
$0.554 |
$0.540 |
$0.526 |
| Class 2: Residential- or mixed-use residential building located outside of Southeast False Creek |
kW of peak heat energy demand |
$8.326 |
$8.115 |
$7.905 |
| Class 3: Non-residential building |
kW of peak heat energy demand |
$8.326 |
$8.115 |
$7.905 |
Definitions
- Residential: Residential uses make up 100% of the building's net floor area.
- Mixed-use residential: Residential uses make up less than 100% and greater than or equal to 50% of the building's net floor area.
- Non-residential: Building use is either industrial, commercial, or institutional, and, if residential uses are included, residential uses make up less than 50% of the building's net floor area.
Monthly energy usage charge
The charge does not include tax.
| |
Unit |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
| Usage charge |
kWh |
$0.049103 |
$0.047214 |
$0.045398 |
Understand how water meters work and how they help us conserve our drinking water supply.
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- Online
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- City Hall's mail slot
- In person
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- Water & sewer meter rates
- Annual flat fees
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