Learn about the City of Maple Ridge water meter installation program and how you can apply
Meter benefits
A water meter is a device that measures how much water your home uses. By installing a water meter, you will:
- Get billed on the exact amount of water your household consumes.
- Become more aware of your water consumption. Even small changes can help you save money.
- Have leak Detection capabilities.
- Meet backflow protection requirements.
Program overview
Through this program, the city will supply and install a water meter and radio register free of charge.
Once your water meter is installed - Effective January 1st of the following year, your property will be billed for water usage quarterly (ever 3 months), rather than the annual flat-rate fee previously charged on your tax bill.
A base rate will be levied per quarter based on the water connection size, to cover fixed costs, in addition to a consumption charge of per cubic meter as outlined in the Water Servicing Bylaw. Rates are subject to annual increases. Your first quarterly invoice will be sent to you in April and will cover the period of January 1 to March 31.
Terms and Conditions
This voluntary program:
- Designed for single-family residential dwellings only and does not include duplexes, strata units, properties with secondary suites, commercial, industrial, or institutional properties.
- Operated on a first come first served basis and installations are based on yearly approved budget.
- Application submission does not guarantee a meter installation at the time.
- Once installed, the water meter will not be removed, and the property cannot revert to the flat rate utility bill.
- You must be the property owner to apply.
How to Apply:
- Visit the Maple Ridge Engineering Application, Permits and Guides webpage.
- Navigate to Applications and Estimate for City Service – Application for Voluntary water meter Installation.
- For questions or concerns about your water meter or billing, please contact:
- Revenue Services at waterbill@mapleridge.caor 604-467-7336
- Operations Centre at operationscentre@mapleridge.ca or 604-463-9581