Public Works / Water / Sewer

Published: July 27, 2017

Contact Number: (902) 397-3002
Email: publicworks@oxfordns.ca

Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention - Cross Connection Bylaw

What is a Cross Connection?  A cross connection is any actual or potential connection between the public water supply and any pipe, vessel, tank, plumbing fixture, equipment, or device connected to a non-potable system.

Preventing potentially hazardous backflow requires removal of all existing cross connections in your home, yard, business, and industry. If eliminating a cross connection is not possible, protect it by installing an approved backflow prevention device selected and installed to the relevant industry codes and standards. Please consult our Cross Connection Control Bylaw and Cross Connection Control Plan below for further details.

Cross Connection Control Bylaw

pdf Cross Connection Control Plan(246 KB)

Water Rates 

2025/2026

For water rates effective October 1, 2025, see   pdf Schedule A - Town of Oxford Water Utility Schedule of Rates for Water and Water Services(521 KB)

For water rates effective April 1, 2026, see   pdf Schedule B - Town of Oxford Water Utility Schedule of Rates for Water and Water Services(514 KB)

For the full Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Order, see the  Water and Water Services Schedule of Rates, Rules and Regulations M12239

Sewer Rates (2025/26)