Water Rate Order

View the New Water Rate Order:  Order - M12568 - New Glasgow Water CERTIFIED.pdf

The Municipality owns and operates Forbes Lake Water Utility. Water rates are currently $1.46/cubic meter of water consumed and pollution control rates are currently $1.40/cubic meter. The meter base charge is currently $59.23.

Water billings take place four times (4) annually following the end of each quarterly period of:

First Quarter Billing Ending Date:

Ward 1 – February 28th
Ward 2 – December 31st
Ward 3 – January 31st

Second Quarter Billing Ending Date:

Ward 1 – May 31st
Ward 2 – March 31st
Ward 3 – April 30th

Third Quarter Billing Ending Date:

Ward 1 – August 31st
Ward 2 – June 30th
Ward 3 – July 31st

Fourth Quarter Billing Ending Date:

Ward 1 – November 30th
Ward 2 – September 30th
Ward 3 – October 31st

The interest rate charged on overdue accounts is 15% annually and is applicable on water and pollution.

*** Accounts that remain unpaid six months after the billing date will receive a notice advising that unless payment is received or arrangements made, the water will be shut off. ***

If you are a new resident of New Glasgow and require a water hookup, are moving and require a disconnect, or have questions regarding meter readings please email
If you have a question concerning payments or have not received your bill, please call the Town Office at 902-755-7788 or by email at .

pdf Deed Transfer Tax Bylaw(17 KB)

Tax Billings take place twice (2) annually:

  • Interim Billing – To be billed before May 1, and due by June 1.
  • Final Billing – To be billed before September 1, and due by November 1.

The interest rate is 15% annually and will be charged the first day of every month that the account is in arrears.

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR CURRENT TAX BILL OR HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT A NEW HOME, PLEASE CONTACT THE TAX OFFICE AT 902-755-8354 OR BY EMAIL AT

Tax Certificates

The Municipality provides Tax Certificates on specific accounts at a fee of $50.00 per account. Please mail the request and cheque to:

PO Box 7, New Glasgow, NS, B2H 5E1

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