Overview

The Utilities Division is responsible for the management and operation of 16 sewer systems, 21 water systems and select drainage and street-lighting systems.

Financial Structure

Funding for the ongoing operation and maintenance of each utility system is generated exclusively by the customers of that particular system. Funding is not pooled or shared between utility systems; customers of one utility system may not pay for the operation of another.

This can be very challenging as even small utility systems with less than 50 customers must meet all rules, regulations and requirements of a fully functioning sewer or water system operating at municipal standards.

Capital upgrades for each of the utility systems are funded through reserve funds, grants, Federal Gas Tax, or contributions from development.

Annual Charges

Water Systems

*User Fees are mailed out to each customer.
**Parcel Tax is charged once a year and is incorporated into the property tax for each customer.

Customers in metered water systems are charged according to their consumption and based on the rates set out in the inclined block rate table. A summary of the inclined block rates for single family dwellings (SFD) in all water systems can be found here. Rates for non-SFD classifications are available upon request to utilities@cvrd.bc.ca.

Sewer Systems

*User Fees are mailed out to each customer.
**Parcel Tax is charged once a year and is incorporated into the property tax for each customer.