Utility Rates
Water, sewer, and curbside collection are billed quarterly. Here's exactly what you pay.
Water rates (quarterly base + consumption)
Water bills include a quarterly base rate plus a consumption charge for water used above the free-included threshold (residential dwellings only). Multi-family and commercial properties pay per cubic metre on all flows.
| Property type | Quarterly base | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $113.73 | $0.86/m³ over 30 m³ monthly |
| Single Family with Suite | $142.17 | $0.86/m³ over 37.5 m³ monthly |
| Multi-Family Unit | $87.21 | $0.61/m³ on all flows |
| Industrial & Commercial | $102.36 | $0.61/m³ on all flows |
Sewer rates (quarterly base + consumption)
Sewer charges include a quarterly base plus a flat per-cubic-metre charge applied on all flows.
| Property type | Quarterly base | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family Dwelling | $110.43 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
| Single Family with Suite | $138.03 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
| Multi-Family Unit | $73.62 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
| Industrial & Commercial | $147.21 | $0.59/m³ on all flows |
Curbside collection (quarterly)
Garbage, organics, and recycling collection are billed separately and added to your quarterly utility bill.
| Service | Quarterly rate |
|---|---|
| Garbage | $40.02 |
| Organics | $39.12 |
| Recycling | $1.17 |
When bills are due
Utility bills go out quarterly and are due 45 days after the end of each quarter.
| Billing period | Due date |
|---|---|
| Quarter ending March 31 | May 15 |
| Quarter ending June 30 | August 15 |
| Quarter ending September 30 | November 15 |
| Quarter ending December 31 | February 15 |
Tip
Never miss a quarter
How rates are set
Water and sewer rates are set by Council each year through the Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw and the Sewer Regulations and Rates Bylaw. The most recent versions are published in the City's bylaw directory.
Common questions
How often do I get billed?
What's a base rate vs a consumption charge?
Why does Single Family with Suite pay more?
Can I pay automatically?
What if I think my bill is wrong?
Where are the official rate bylaws?
What to do next
Pay a utility bill
Online via Silvermere Pay (demo) or sign up for automatic payment.
Water services
How drinking water reaches your tap.
Sewer & wastewater
How the sewer system works.
Bylaw 285 (Water Regulations & Rates)
Official water rate bylaw set by Council.
Bylaw 278 (Sewer Regulations & Rates)
Official sewer rate bylaw set by Council.
Still need help?
Talk to Finance (billing) or Civic Works (meter or service questions)
- Phone
- 250-555-0100
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- In person
- City Hall, 100 Lakeshore Avenue, Silvermere, BC
Faster than calling for non-urgent issues. We respond within one business day.
Rates current as of January 1, 2026.