Water Billing & Rates

Residents in serviced areas can access the municipal water system.

Billing Schedule: Water bills are sent out every two months: April/ May, June/ July, August/ September, October/ November, December/ January, February/ March.

Billing Options: You can get your bill by mail or sign up for water billing here (Coming soon).

Payment Options

Visit our  Payment Options to learn about more ways to pay your bills.

Water Rates

Set by the Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Board. You can view the current water rates on page 9 of the Board Order M10990 – Effective December 1, 2020. For more information, visit the Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Board.

Charges: Your bill is based on how much water you use during each billing cycle.

Water Permits

Applications for a Permit to Install Water and/or Sewer Line Laterals are available at the Municipal Administration Centre (285 Beech Hill Road) or the Public Works Building (261 Beech Hill Road). Residents in serviced areas can access the municipal water system by filling out the Water and Sewer Application Form.

Local Improvements and Local Improvement Charges

A local improvement is a new or extension to an existing municipal water, sewer, storm water (curb & gutter) systems, or street improvement. A Local Improvement Charge (LIC) is the cost to the property owner receiving benefit from the improvement.

LICs have long been used by municipalities to help cover the costs of infrastructure mprovements deemed to benefit a specific neighbourhood or area. In Antigonish County we have embraced the approach of “user pay” in many areas of municipal service such as street lights, fire protection, road improvements, and water and sewer systems. This approach is particularly appropriate for rural municipalities where service levels vary among communities
and residents.

LICs are used as a means of directly connecting the costs of capital improvements to those who enjoy them. This practice reflects the reality we face: costs are rising and municipalities require revenue beyond general taxation and infrastructure funding from other levels of government to support growth.

Learn more on the Local Improvements and Improvement Charges Page

Antigonish Water Utility Financial Statements and Budgets

 Coming Soon!

Public Works Department Services

More information on water services can be found on our Public Works Department page.