Water
Current water rates and regulations as presented by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
Water Rates
Effective April 1, 2023:
- Metered – Consumption Rate = $0.860 per cubic metre (billed quarterly)
- Un-metered = $92.57 quarterly
- Sprinkler System 6” =$250.00 per Annum
- Sprinkler System 8” =$300.00 per Annum
- Private Hydrants =$250.00 per Annum
*If you require water services to an undeveloped lot in Amherst please call (902) 667-3352.
Documents
- pdf North Tyndal Wellfield (1.07 MB)
- pdf Wellfield Protection Strategy (36 KB)
- pdf Production Transmission Distribution (675 KB)
- pdf Disinfection (27 KB)
- pdf Amherst Water Utility Meets Federal-Provincial Requirements (68 KB)
Sewer
Owners of non-residential properties or businesses are encouraged to review the bylaw as strict limits are included for concentrations of certain substances which are deemed to be detrimental to the efficient operation of a sewage collection system and sewage treatment plant.
- Sewer Rates (based on Water Consumption)
- Residential =$0.99 cubic metre – billed quarterly
- Commercial =$0.49 cubic metre – billed quarterly
- Sewer Flat Un-metred (Mini Homes) =$44.63 per quarter
*If you require wastewater services to an undeveloped lot in Amherst please call (902) 667-3352.
