What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, connection mandatory: True; billing basis: All installation/connection/maintenance/repair costs (incl. permits) borne by owner; billing basis: Extra-strength/volume Surcharge Agreement for dischargers exceeding limits; fees set by municipality year-to-year. Source: By-Law 44: Sewer Connection; By-Law 49: Wastewater Discharge, verified 2026-06-05.
| connection mandatory | True | s. 4(a) |
| billing basis | All installation/connection/maintenance/repair costs (incl. permits) borne by owner | s. 6 (cost provision) |
Governs requirements for connecting properties to the Trenton municipal sewer system.
| billing basis | Extra-strength/volume Surcharge Agreement for dischargers exceeding limits; fees set by municipality year-to-year | s. 7.0-7.2 |
Regulates substances discharged into the Trenton municipal sewer system; sets prohibited discharge rules.
Governs cross-connection control for the Trenton water distribution system to prevent backflow contamination. By-law number 2021-01.