What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Municipal District of Big Lakes County, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw: 15-2024 Water Wastewater Services Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Sewer rate: 50% of the water billing. Billing period: not less frequent than once every two (2) months. Billing basis: metered.
| billing basis | metered | s. 19(a) |
| sewer rate | 50% of the water billing | s. 30 |
| billing period | not less frequent than once every two (2) months | s. 29 |
Regulates the provision, connection, and use of water and wastewater services within Big Lakes County.
2026 rates: metered water $7.20/m3 (County customers), 10 m3 minimum; wastewater 50% of water charges; connection fee $8,000 per hook-up; water arrears penalty 2%/month. Repeals Bylaw 13-2026.