Sewerage Fees & Charges

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Board of Directors has approved changes to the Bylaw 71 Comox Valley Sewerage Service Regulation, Fees and Charges. These changes come into effect February 1, 2023, and will help to better recover costs and bring the CVRD in line with similar communities.

The tables below outline the new fee schedule:

EffectiveRate
2022$0.061/litre  ($0.28/imperial gallon)
2023$0.068/litre  ($0.31/imperial gallon)
2024$0.074/litre  ($0.34/imperial gallon)
2025

$0.078/litre  ($0.36/imperial gallon)

Call-out Fees

Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre operational hours are from 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays. A call-out charge will apply to any septage tipping outside of these hours.

FeeWeekdaysWeekends
$125Fee in effect from 4 pm to 7 amFee in effect 24 hrs

Septage and Biosolids Application Fee

Remains unchanged at $20.00 per year.

Holding Tank Tipping for the Purpose of Watershed Protection

Effective April 28, 2020, a holding tank tipping rate is in place for select properties located on Comox Lake (PID 006-687-393) for the purpose of watershed protection. Eligible property owners must complete a Holding Tank Waste Hauling Disposal Form in order for the waste to be accepted.

EffectiveRate
2022$0.22/100 litre ($0.01/imperial gallon)
2023$0.22/100 litre ($0.01/imperial gallon)
2024$0.22/100 litre ($0.01/imperial gallon)
2025$0.22/100 litre ($0.01/imperial gallon)