Find more information on District of Oak Bay water and sewer rates below.
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2026 Water Rates
- Residential Rate: $4.57 per unit, including a basic charge of $335.80 per year ($0.92 per day).
- Buildings with more than two apartments: $4.57 per unit. The basic charge is $167.90 per year ($0.46 per day) multiplied by the number of apartments.
The measurement of Oak Bay water use is critical for distributing accurate delivery costs, efficient management and a sustainable approach to water conservation.
Water is measured in “units,” with one unit equal to 100 cubic feet, 623 gallons or 2,832 litres. All properties in the District of Oak Bay have water meters.
When there is a change in ownership or occupancy and a special meter reading is requested, a charge of $30.00 will be added to the next utility bill.
2026 Sewer Rates
- Municipal Sewer user rate: $3.71 per unit of water used
- CRD sewer user rate: $8.10 per unit
Sewer charges on your utility bill help recover a portion of Municipal costs to run the sewer system and a portion of the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) sewer debt cost and treatment plant operating cost.
The CRD sewer debt costs are for debt incurred after Oak Bay sewer work (2006)
Water Meters in Oak Bay
The District of Oak Bay’s policy is to not turn off any water meters. Once activated, it continues to be read and billed until the meter has been removed. This is a municipal standard across North America.
Water meters are key to helping both the District and users understand how much water is being used. Keeping them on also allows the District to detect water leaks and potential water theft.
Residents may request to shut off the water supply to their property for examples include:
- Finding the source of a water leak
- Construction or renovation work affecting plumbing systems
- Turning off irrigation systems
- Extended absences from a property
In these cases, valves at the meter may be closed but the meter will continue to be read and billed.
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