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## Claresholm
## TOWN OF CLARESHOLM PROVINCE OF ALBERTA BYLAW #1827
A Bylaw of the Town of Claresholm, in the Province of Alberta, respecting waterworks, sewers and plumbing in the Town of Claresholm.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26 and amendments hereto, authorizes a Municipal Council to pass Bylaws pertaining to public utilities;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Claresholm in the Province of Alberta duly assembled enacts as follows:
## SECTION 1
- 1.1
NAME OF BYLAW
- This Bylaw may be cited as "Water and Sewer Utility Bylaw"
## SECTION 2
## DEFINITIONS
- 2.1 In this bylaw:
- a) "Application" is the application made by the consumer to the Town for the supply of utility services.
- b) "Authorized Person" is any person employed by the Town.
- c) "CSA" means Canadian Standards Association.
- d) "Chief Administrative Officer" is the person appointed by Council in accordance with Section 205 of the Municipal Government Act and is referred to throughout this Bylaw as "CAO". "Chief Administrative Officer" or "CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town or the Chief Administrative Officer's delegate.
- e) "Consumer" is any person who has entered into a contract with the Town of Claresholm for utility services, or who is the owner or occupant of any property connected to or provided with a utility.
- f) provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
- g) discontinue the supply of water.
- h) "Department" is the department of the Town of Claresholm authorized by Council to have control of water and sewer works.
- i) "Enforcement Officer" shall mean a Community Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, RCMP Officer or an inspector appointed by and employed by the Town with respect to the enforcement of bylaws of the Town of Claresholm.
- j) "Director of Infrastructure" is the person with authority to supervise and have charge of the Water and Sewer Department, subject to the powers delegated to him by the CAO
- k) "Meter" is a mechanical and/or electronic device used to measure the amount of water consumed on the premises upon which such meters are situated.
- 1) "Penalty" may be levied by the CAO or designate if warranted as per Schedule "C" and is referred to throughout this bylaw as "Penalty per Schedule "C".
- m) "Property Owner" is the assessed owner of the property or building and is referred to throughout this Bylaw as "Owner".
- n) "Non-Residential Consumer" is any property owner who uses a utility service connected to a building used exclusively for commercial purposes and will include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, lodges, schools, halls and apartments or residential units beyond a duplex or semidetached dwelling.
- Non-Residential Rates apply to Commercial, Institutional, Municipal, Condominium and Multiple Dwelling units.
- o) "Plumbing Inspector" is any person with the authority to supervise and inspect work requiring a permit under the Provincial Safety Codes Act and regulations thereto.
- p) "Privy Vault" is that portion of building used for the purposes of holding human feces and urine that is otherwise not connected to a plumbing system.
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## SECTION 3
- "Property" is land or buildings or both.
- +) "Residential Consumer" is any property owner who uses a utility service connected to a building used exclusively for residential purposes. Residential Rates apply to single or double dwelling units with 1 (one) water meter sized up to 1 (one) INCH per unit.
- s) "Sanitary Sewer" is the provision of wastewater collection and disposal from Residential Consumers and Non-Residential Consumers.
- t) "Sewer Service Line" is that portion of the sewer line from the collecting street mains to the property line of the land or building being serviced.
- u) "Shut off" is an interruption in or discontinuation of the supply of water.
- V) "Street Main" is that portion of the water and/or sewer system laid down in Town owned land for the purpose of servicing more than one property.
- W) "Storm Sewer" is storm, surface drainage, and groundwater only.
- x) "Tenant" means a person who is entitled to use or occupy premises under the rental agreement.
- y) "Town" is the Town of Claresholm in the Province of Alberta.
- Z) "Utility" is and includes, as the context may require, the supply of water and/or the provision of wastewater and storm water collection and disposal.
- aa) "Violation Ticket" is a ticket issued pursuant to Part 2 of the Provincial Offenses and Procedures Act, R.S.A. 2000 c, P-34, as amended and Regulations thereunder.
- bb) "Water Service" is the provision of water by the Town to Residential and Non-Residential Consumers.
- cc) "Water Service Line" is that portion of the water line from the distributing street mains to the property line of the land or building being serviced.
- ce) "Waterworks" is all public water treatment systems, street mains and service lines within the Town of Claresholm.
- dd) "Watering Schedule and Water Shortage Response Plan" referred to throughout this bylaw as WSWSRP" is a plan submitted by the Town of Claresholm to Alberta Environment and Parks in 2020 as part of the Town's existing and future water act applications, that identifies water shortage conditions and outlines the Town Response during water shortages.
## ADMINISTRATION
- 3.1 The use and control of all public waterworks, public water treatment systems, public sanitary sewers, public storm sewers, and of any sewage disposal works connected therewith, must be in accordance with this bylaw.
- 3.2 All waterworks, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, drains and sewage disposal works, belonging to the Town now laid down, constructed or built, or hereinafter laid down, constructed or built, will be under the direct control of the Town.
- 3.3 The CAO is hereby delegated to carry out the provisions of the Waterworks and Sewer Bylaw.
## SECTION 4 WATERWORKS SERVICE AND SERVICING
- 4.1 No person, without first having obtained written permission from the Town, will make connection with any of the water service lines or street mains. This pertains to new construction only. (Penalty per Schedule "C"").
- 4.2 No person will be authorized pursuant to Section 4.1, except licensed plumbers and contractors (with the Town's permission) or authorized employees of the Town.
- 4.3 The person so authorized, in Section 4.1 above, is fully liable for any damage caused while making such connection and will also provide adequate safety provisions during the connection.
- 4.4 Any owner who requires water for construction or other similar purposes will apply for water service by written application to the Town for a development permit. Application for water will be accompanied by a service charge plus a fee, in accordance with Schedule 'A' attached hereto.
- 4.5 All water service lines, laid down in private property, between the property line and the meter, will be constructed of C.S.A. approved material of equal quality to, and compatible with, the service lines in the street between the street main and the property line.
- 4.6 Any new service must comply with the Town of Claresholm Servicing Standards for Municipal Improvements.
- 4.7 Water service lines are to be carried a minimum of three feet under the building before the service is elevated.
- 4.8 No connection may be made to the water service line between the property line and
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the meter. (Penalty per Schedule "C"").
- 4.9 Each property will have only one water service line from the main. A duplex, row house style of condominiums or semi-detached dwelling requiring a connection to the Town water supply must have a separate service to each unit from the service line, controlled by a valve that is accessible by Town staff and metered by separate water meters.
- 4.10 After any construction, reconstruction, alteration, change, or the completion of any turned on to any property until after the whole of any of the above-mentioned work has been done to the satisfaction of the Department. Water must be turned on or off only by an authorized employee of the Town. To turn water on or off requires a minimum of two working days' notice to the Public Works Department, by the property owner, except in emergency situations, as determined by the Public Works Department. The cost of this service will be in accordance with Schedule "A"
- In all cases where boilers, water cooling system, or pressure pumps are supplied with water, the Town is not liable for any damages which may result to any person or property from shutting off the street main or device, or from failure of the water supply, for any purpose or cause whatsoever, even where no notice is given. All users of steam, hot water boilers, water cooling systems or pressure pumps must protect themselves by installing a storage tank, sufficient to provide at least a twelvehour supply for each steam or hot water boiler. No deduction from a utility bill will be made as a consequence of any damages referred to in this paragraph.
- The Town must be provided with access to inspect water meters and connections upon written request, and within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of the request or immediately in the case of an emergency.
- To maintain an adequate supply of water and adequate water pressure within the Town of Claresholm, the Council may impose restrictions on the use of water. To conserve and maintain an adequate supply of water to the Town Water Consumer, the CAO may impose and enforce restrictions.
- 4.13.1 Restrictions related to the WSWSRP will be as per Schedule "E".
- 4.13.2 No Person shall be found in contravention of WSWSRP (Penalty as per Schedule "E").
- If an owner requests a new water service due to the fact the property was not previously serviced or requests a new or larger size service than the standard service line, the Town will provide the installation, and the owner will be billed for the full cost of the installation including any pavement and sidewalk repairs required.
- A property shall be considered serviced once it has been connected to the water Any further installations necessary due to demolition, excavation, renovations or other works shall be paid for entirely by the owner.
- No connection to the water supply will be allowed for properties outside of the Town limits unless authorized by the Town of Claresholm and the Municipal District of Willow Creek #26 (MD) water/sewer servicing agreement.
- The Town shall be responsible for the maintenance of the water mains and the connection from the main line to the property owner's side of the curb stop on the
- When a service pipe becomes inadequate to supply the volume of water required at any building or premises and the owner of the property desires a larger service pipe; the said owner of the property must contact the Town in writing. The Town will provide an estimate for the work to be completed. Upon payment by the owner of the full cost involved in laving the larger size pipe, public works shall proceed with the work from the main to the property line.
- Where the connecting, disconnecting of repairing of the water service line between the property line and the building serviced is done by a person other than the Town, that person shall notify the Director of Infrastructure or designate who shall cause the line installation to be inspected and approved. The water service shall be left uncovered until it has been inspected and approved.
- 4.20 The Town will place on each water service pipe a brass curb stop, at or near the property line, for the purpose of turning the water supply off and on
- 4.21 The Owner is responsible for the line from the curb stop to the building, including the water shut off valve inside the building. This includes any costs associated with the maintenance and/or repair of the line and/or water shut off valve inside the building.
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## SECTION 5
## WATER METERS AND PLUMBING CONSIDERATIONS
- Any owner requiring a water supply from the waterworks will be required to install a water meter and remote reading device that will be supplied by the Town. The owner is responsible for the total cost of any upsized meter, the standard size for residential applications is a 5/8 meter. The owner is required to install or change any and all plumbing required for installation of the required meter. A certified technician or plumber shall be used to install the meter and remote reading device. The Town is responsible for the final inspection of the meter.
- On an existing single water service line to a property, there will be only one water meter registering water consumption of all units within the multi-residential building, not included in section 4.9.
- The owner referred to in Section 5.1 above, must do such work entirely at his or her own cost and to the specifications required by the Town within thirty (30) working days of receipt of notice. In the event that the owner fails to implement the required changes within 30 days, the Town may conduct such work as necessary and invoice all applicable costs to the owner.
- All owners will give entry and access to every facility for the introduction, placing, inspection and reading of water meters by the Department. For the purpose of conducting water use surveys, or sampling, leakage flows and pressure tests, or reading water meters, or installing, inspecting, repairing, replacing and removing water meters, backflow prevention devices and related equipment upon any water service connection within or without any house or building as may be required, employees of the Town employed for that purpose, shall have free access at reasonable hours of the day and upon reasonable notice given and request made, or in case of written authority of the CAO given in respect of a special case, without notice, to all parts of every building or other premises in which water is delivered
- All owners are responsible for the safekeeping of the meter and remote reading device. Owners shall protect the water meter and connecting valves and pipes from freezing, excessive heat, overheating of water, external and internal damage of any kind or any other thing which may affect the operation or reading of the water meter and shall pay the cost of replacing any water meter and/or remote reading device in accordance with Schedule "A".
- The Town will replace any meter and remote reading device that stops working due to normal wear and tear at no cost to the owner.
- No person will interfere with, cut or remove the wire seal on a meter. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- No person will disconnect a meter or do anything which will bypass, or prevent, or impede, the flow of water through the meter, or which may affect the proper operation of the water meter. (Penalty per Schedule "C"). Ownership of all water meters is vested in the Town of Claresholm.
- An owner who claims a meter is not working properly, will deposit with the Town an amount in accordance with Schedule "A", attached hereto. The meter will then be removed from service by the Town and calibrated.
- Should the meter be found to overread the owner will be refunded his/her deposit. Any meter which is found to be calibrated within acceptable limits will be considered adequate, and the owner will:
- forfeit the deposit to the Town; and
- pay all other costs of removal, shipment and testing of the meter.
- Should the meter be found to over read or under read, the water, and sewer where applicable, charged for the preceding two (2) meter reading periods will be adjusted by the same percentage as the meter was found to be in error, providing however, that no rate will be less than the minimum rate normally charged.
- All new water service connections require a water meter to be installed inside the
- All water service connections shall be provided with a water shut off valve placed inside the outer wall of the premises and on the inlet side of the water meter to enable a consumer to shut off the supply of water in case of any emergency, or for the protection of the building, pipes, or fixtures, or to prevent flooding of the premises or in the event the premises are permanently or temporarily vacated. The water shut off valve shall be maintained in good mechanical condition by the owner and easily accessible at all times to ensure that it is operable in case of emergency.
- The owner shall make provision and install the water meter and remote reading device by a certified technician or plumber. The Town shall inspect the installation and if an inspection indicates the installation has not been carried out properly, the
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owner shall correct or modify the installation at their expense in order to comply. If the owner does not make the installation in the manner approved by the Town, the Town shall have the right to refuse to supply water to the premises, and such installation shall be at the owner's sole responsibility and expense. The Town shall accept no responsibility for such installation and the approval by the Town shall not be an acceptance of responsibility. The Town may, in sole judgment, require the owner to indemnify the Town prior to installation
- 5.16 Water lines that are covered over shall be exposed for meter installation and maintenance by the owner of the property and at the property owner's cost. No person shall relocate, alter or change any existing water meter piping without the written approval of the Town. The owner or his authorized agent may submit plans and specifications for any proposed relocation of water meter piping and, if approved by the Town, the owner shall pay the entire cost, including any costs incurred by the Town, in making such relocation, alteration or change. Relocations must be done by a certified plumber.
- 5.17 No low-pressure systems are allowed to be attached to the water piping system in a property. If a system which changes the pressure of the water flow is detected, the removal of such system will be at the expense of the owner, and a penalty may be levied if warranted. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 5.18 A consumer shall notify the Town immediately whenever a water meter is not operating or if any part of it becomes damaged or broken.
- 5.19 If a water meter and/or remote reading device is removed or stolen, the owner of the premises shall pay the cost of replacing the water meter and/or remote reading device including installation. If not paid, the cost may be added to the taxes levied on the property and collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.
- 5.20 The water control valve or curb stop is to be activated ONLY by employees or individuals authorized by the Town of Claresholm. (Penalty per Schedule "C")
- 5.21 No intermediate lines are to be attached to the waterline before the water meter. Any intermediate lines found to be attached will be disconnected by the Town at the cost of the owner and the owner will bear the cost of having this line attached properly after the water meter. (ie. sprinkler systems attached to the main water line before the line enters the house). (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 5.22 In the case of a building demolition, when the owner obtains a demolition permit, Town staff will be allowed to enter the premises and remove the water meter and remote reading device before the demolition commences. There will be no cost to the owner for this, but if the owner demolishes a building and the Town has not been allowed to remove the water meter and remote reading device, then the owner will be billed the cost of the water meter and remote reading device.
## SECTION 6 REMOTE READING DEVICES
- 6.1 All residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings constructed will require a remote reading device supplied by the Town at the owner's expense to be installed alongside the water meter. The location and installation of the remote reading device is to be done on an exterior wall or area that allows for a clear signal
- 6.2 If the Town is dissatisfied with the location of any remote reading device the Town may require that the remote reading device to be relocated to a more suitable or convenient location. All costs associated with relocating the remote reading device including Town costs shall be paid by the owner.
## SECTION 7 FIRE HYDRANTS AND WATER VALVES
- 7.1. Except as hereinafter provided, no persons other than those authorized by the Town will open or close or operate or interfere with any valve, hydrant or fire plug, or draw water there from. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 7.2 The Chief of the Town Fire Department, his assistants and officers, and members of the Fire Department, are authorized to use the hydrants or fire plugs for the purpose of extinguishing fires, for making trial testing of hose pipe, or for fire protection, but all such uses will be under the direction and supervision of the Chief or his duly authorized assistants. In no event will any inexperienced or incompetent persons be permitted to manipulate or control in any way any hydrant or plug.
- 7.3 No person will in any manner obstruct the free access to any hydrant or valve or curb stop. The Town has the authority to clear the access point and any costs associated with that will be charged back to the property owner and the owner may be penalized. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
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- 7.4 No vehicle, building, rubbish, or any matter which may cause obstruction, referred to in Section 7.3 above, will be placed nearer to a hydrant than the property line of the street in which the hydrant is located, nor within 4.57 meters (15 feet) of the hydrant in a direction parallel with the property line. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 7.5 No person will interfere with, damage or make inaccessible any hydrant, curb stop or valve due to the construction of sidewalks, pathways, driveways, or any similar construction. The owner will be required to pay all costs, in addition to the penalties in this Bylaw, involved in repair of or changes to a hydrant, curb stop or valve due to inaccessibility or damage by the owner. This applies to all new or existing hydrants; curb stops or main valves. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 7.6 No person other than authorized Town staff are to operate curb stops. Certified Licensed Plumbers with water keys are to operate curb stops only under emergency situations and are to notify Town staff of said action immediately. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
## SECTION 8
## THAWING OF WATER SERVICE
- 8.1 The cost of thawing a frozen water service will be paid as follows:
- a) By the Consumer, if the water service between the property line and the building is frozen, as determined by the Director of Infrastructure;
- b) By the Consumer if the water service is frozen between the street main and the property line as a result of the negligence of the Consumer, as determined by the Director of Infrastructure;
- By the Town if the water service between the street main and the property line is frozen for any other reason, as determined by the Director of Infrastructure.
- 8.2 If the Director of Infrastructure is of the opinion that the water service between the property line and the building has frozen without any negligence on the part of the Consumer, or any other person for whose negligence the consumer is responsible, the Director of Infrastructure may waive the cost of one thawing during any one season which will be deemed to run from November 15" to May 15thh
- 8.3 The Town will not thaw a water service, pursuant to Section 8.1.a and 8.1.b, unless written permission has been provided by the consumer and they have been notified by the Town that thawing may be inherently dangerous or harmful to property including the water service or plumbing system and may cause damage to the electrical system or may cause the outbreak of fire and waives any claim against the Town for any such damage whatsoever except damage caused by the negligence of the Town.
## SECTION 9 TERMINATION AND ACCOUNTS IN ARREARS
- 9.1 The water service, pursuant to this Bylaw, may be shut off by the Town at the curb stop at the request of the owner. Should a tenant occupy the premises where the water shut off request has been made this request shall be a written application to the Town stating the day the water is to be shut off and the reason the owner is making this request. The owner must also notify the tenant and provide proof of such notice to the Town.
- 9.2 The supply of water to any Residential and Non-Residential Consumer may be shut off for any or all of the following reasons:
- c) Non-payment of utility accounts rendered for any reason, in excess of two billing periods (e.g. commercial customers equals 60 days in arrears);
- d) Defective piping;
- e) Failure to comply with water rationing; and
- For any reason which the CAO, Director of Infrastructure or Council
- 9.3 The rates charged by the Town for work undertaken pursuant to Sections 9.1 and 9.2 will be in accordance with Schedule "A", attached hereto. The rates outlined in Schedule A will also apply when the owner requests, and the Town agrees that the water service be reconnected.
- 9.4 Accounts is arrears will be served a "Notice of Shutoff" notifying the customer that the account is in arrears, the amounts outstanding, the payment schedule required to avoid the "shut off" and the date the water will be shut off. It is the responsibility of the owner and/or renter to respond to the notice and communicate with the Town what the payment terms are.
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## SECTION 10
## WELLS AND OTHER SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY
- 10.1 The Town of Claresholm will permit a well or other source of water, for outside watering purposes only, with proof of License from Alberta Environment. This water source will not, in any way, be connected to the water distribution system provided by the Town. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 10.2 Any such permission as referred to in Section 10.1 above, may be withdrawn by order of the Town at any time without notice. No person will use a well or other source of water supply after permission for use of it has been withdrawn. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 10.3 If the use of any such well or other source of supply of water is continued contrary to the provisions of this Bylaw forty-eight (48) hours after notice to discontinue this use of same has been given by the CAO or her/his representative, to the owner or occupier of the premises on which it is situated, such well or other source of supply "C"').
- 10.4 No permission granted under this Section will give or be construed to give the holder of such permission the right to sell or distribute water within the Town of Claresholm. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 10.5 Requests for cisterns or holding tanks will be considered on an individual basis upon written application to the Town through the development and planning department.
- 10.6 The Town also supplies treated water for purchase at the Bulk Water Station at a rate as per Schedule 'D'.
## SECTION 11
## SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AND SERVICING
- 11.1 No person will throw, deposit or leave in or upon any Town sewer grate, trap, basin, manhole or other riser, or any other related surface opening, any material whatsoever- (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 11.2 No person, without first having obtained applicable provincial permits as well as permission from the Town, will make connection with any of the public sewer lines or mains. The person so authorized will be fully liable for any damage caused while making such connection and will also provide adequate safety provisions during the connection. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 11.3 All sewer service lines, laid down in private property, between the property line and the property line.
- 11.4 Any new service must comply with the Town of Claresholm Servicing Standards for Municipal Improvements
- 11.5 All connections of a sewer service line will be installed at the proper grade, from the building to the street main line.
- 11.6 Sewer service lines are to be carried to a minimum distance under the building, as per the Town of Claresholm Servicing Standards for Municipal Improvements. before the service is elevated.
- 11.7 Each property will have only one sewer service line from the main. A duplex or semi-detached dwelling requiring a connection to the Town sanitary sewer service must have a separate sewer service line to each unit from the street main.
- 11.8 No person will permit to be discharged into any sewer any liquid or substance which would prejudicially affect the sewers or impede the carriage of permitted wastes, nor introduce any substance whatsoever which is not approved as acceptable for treatment in the Town Sewage Lagoons, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- a) trade waste,
- b) water steam,
- c) condensing water,
- d) heated water, or
- e) other liquids of a higher temperature than eighty (80) degrees Celsius, or
- f) grease or fat
- g) wet wipes
- h) hygiene products
- i any combination of the above
11.9 No person will make or cause to be made any connection with any Town sewer or house drain, or appurtenance thereof for the purpose of conveying or which may convey, into the same, any flammable or explosive material, storm water from roof drainage cistern, tank overflow, condensing or cooling water, except where the person has been given written instructions to do so from the Town based on the Town's Servicing Standards for Municipal Improvements. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
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- 11.10 (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 11.11 raise or tamper with the cover of any manhole, ventilator or other appurtenance of any Town sewer. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 11.13 No person will interfere with the free discharge of any Town sewer, or part thereof, or do any act or thing, which may impede, obstruct the flow of or clog up any Town sewer or appurtenance thereof. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 11.12 or tap any Town sewer or appurtenance thereof, or introduce any pipe, conduit or tube, through or into any Town sewer. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 11.14 The Director of Infrastructure or Plumbing Inspector has the right at reasonable times to enter houses or other places which have been connected with Town sewers, and entrance must be given to ascertain whether or not any improper substance or liquid is being discharged into the sewers. The Director of Infrastructure or Plumbing Inspector has the power to stop or prevent from discharging into the sewer system any private sewer or drain through which substances are discharged that are liable to injure the sewers or obstruct the flow of sewage.
- 11.15 No waste or discharge resulting from any trade, industrial or manufacturing process will be directly discharged to any Town sewer without such previous treatment as will be prescribed by the Town or applicable legislation and regulations thereto for each such case. The necessary treatment works so prescribed will be completely installed by the owner at his expense, prior to the construction of the sewer connection and thereafter will be continuously maintained and operated by the owner.
- 11.16 Grease traps of sufficient size and approved design must be placed on the waste pipes from all food production and/or processing facilities, restaurants, and such other places as the Town may direct.
- 11.17 Where it is deemed expedient to prevent or reduce the flooding of basements or cellars connected to the municipal sewage system, the Town may require the owner to install and operate a suitable backwater valve or other mechanical device for the purpose of cutting off or controlling the connection between the sewage system and the cellar or basement. Where the installation of said valve is required at the time of connection to the Town sewer system, the cost of installation is the responsibility of
- All applications for connections to the Town sewers must be made in writing as per the development and planning process. The application must be filed in the Town office and must be signed by the owner of the property-or by his authorized agent. No drain or private sewer will be connected to the Town sewer until the owner has obtained a plumbing permit. Connection must be as per current Town standards.
- 11.19 The Town or any of its employees will not be liable for any damage whatsoever in nature caused either directly or indirectly by such sewer connection. The owner will be responsible for backfill, surface replacement, safety, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, matters of like nature.
- 11.20 The Town may revoke or cancel permission that may have been granted to connect with the Town sewers if it finds that any of the work is not being done in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. The owner making such connection, will have no right to demand or claim any damages in consequence of such permission being revoked or canceled.
- 11.21 A plugged sewer service line is the responsibility of the owner who is liable for all costs incurred. The Town will reimburse the property owner should the plugged sewer service line be found to be the fault of the Town. The rates for this service will be charged by the Town in accordance with Schedule "B", attached hereto.
- a) Should any owner claim that any sewer service line between the street main and the property line is plugged because it is not laid according to good practice, the said owner will deposit with the Town an amount in accordance with Schedule "B" attached hereto.
- b) Should the sewer service line between the street main and the property line be found properly laid according to good work practices, the owner will forfeit the deposit. The owner is liable for all costs incurred by the Town in
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opening the sewer service line. The Director of Infrastructure is then authorized to open the sewer service line by any method he considers
- Should the sewer service line between the street main and the property line be found not properly laid according to good work practices, the deposit will be refunded to the owner. The Town will then repair the sewer service line at no cost to the owner.
- Owners requesting that the Town camera their sanitary sewer service line, will deposit with the Town an amount in accordance with Schedule "A", The owner is liable for all costs incurred by the Town in the use of the camera, and if necessary, costs incurred by the Town in clearing of the sewer line. If it is determined with the use of the camera that the sanitary sewer service line is damaged, the property owner is responsible for the repair of this sanitary sewer line to the property line from the premises on the property.
- 11.23 No septic systems are allowed in corporate limits, except in designated areas.
- 11.22 The owner of any premises connected to a street main by a sewer service line, will be required to keep the said sewer service line, from the premises to the main, in operational condition at all times, and is fully responsible for the operation of the said sewer service line.
- 11.24 Septic systems that are allowed must adhere to provincial standards. The premises owner must have a private sewage disposal permit. Septic systems will only be considered if NO municipal sewer is available.
## SECTION 12
## STORM SEWER SERVICE
- 12.1 No person will discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water or natural water to any sewer except a storm sewer or to a natural outlet approved by the Town. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
- 12.2 Weeping tile must be installed below all basement footings and must drain to an approved sump as per CA standards and Alberta Safety Codes or to the municipal
- 12.3 Sumps must be installed as per CSA standards and Alberta Safety Codes and are not to be connected into the Town's sanitary sewer system.
- 12.4 Discharge from the sump pump shall be discharged to the surface.
- 12.5 A sump pump may be tied into the sanitary sewer service for the winter months (October to March) to prevent ice build on walk and roadways upon written application to and approval from the Town.
- 12.6 Down spouts must be installed on all buildings and discharged a minimum of 1.81 meters (6.0 feet) away from the building.
- 12.7 No roof drains will be connected to weeping tiles or municipal storm sewer or sanitary sewer systems. At the time the Director of Infrastructure determines a property has a connection of this type, the property owner will be notified they are in violation of the bylaw and that the matter must be rectified within a specified timeline or a penalty will be levied. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
## SECTION 13
## UTILITY BILLING
- Residential water and sewer utility accounts will be issued bimonthly as follows: February, April, June, August, October and December. Commercial water and sewer utility accounts will be issued monthly.
- Every person, firm or corporation being the owner of property which is served directly or indirectly by a connection with the waterworks and/or the sewer system of the said Town of Claresholm, will pay monthly or bimonthly to the said Town, the regular rates set out in Schedules "A", "B" & "D", attached hereto.
- Any owner desiring to have a copy of the Town utility bill forwarded to a tenant at the tenant's mailing address may do so by making application through a "Copy to Agreement" which is available from the Town. The application must be signed by both the property owner and the tenant. The property owner is ultimately responsible for any outstanding charges, arrears and penalties from utility billings. The Town reserves the right to cancel a "Copy to Agreement" for any reason it deems
- The monthly or bimonthly Utility bill will be addressed to the name of the property owner, as per Land Titles notification.
- Reading of water meters for the purpose of standard billing will be completed be on within the last week of the month of each billing period.
- 13.6 Payments can be made via cash, cheque, money order, or debit at the Town Office,
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paid through a financial institution, via e-transfer or-via the Town's Utility Payment Plan (UPP) (preauthorized debit). Any bank charges are the responsibility of the Consumer.
- a) To enroll in the UPP program a UPP application must be completed which includes contact information and banking information to register for and set up preauthorized debits.
2. UPP payments for non-residential accounts will be withdrawn on the 25" of the month the bill is due or the following business day if the 25" falls on a weekend or holiday.
- c) UPP payments for residential accounts will be withdrawn on the 15" of the month the bill is due or the following business day if the 15" falls on a weekend or holiday.
- d) Residential accounts signed up on the Town's UPP program have the option to sign up for monthly payments where half the bill is due and half on the 15" of the following month.
- e) Despite the second payment being after the penalty date, penalties will be waved for UPPs participants signed up for monthly payments if payments clear as scheduled. If the second payment does not clear, penalties will be applied in addition to NSF charges.
6. 13.7 When the water service has been shut off and is inactive, the basic water, sewer, garbage and recycling rates will continue to apply.
7. 13.8 The CAO or designate will have the right to determine whether a service will be classified Residential or Non-Residential (i.e., Commercial).
8. 13.9 The owner is responsible to ensure the payment is received in the Town's bank account by the due date. Payees must consider the bank's timing to process a payment. If a payment is received after the due date the responsibility for the late payment fee falls to the owner. Allowances for bank processing time of electronic funds transfer (EFT) are the responsibility of the account holder.
9. 13.10 Accounts set up on the Utility Payment Plan (UPP) that go into a Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) status at the bank more than twice in a fiscal year will be removed from the UPP program. The owner and/or tenant will be notified in writing.
10. 13.11 Additional Fees on the utility bill will be in accordance with Schedule "A" for paper copies of a utility bill.
## SECTION 14
## OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
- 14.1 Unpaid utility bills for amounts payable to the Town under this bylaw will be subject to penalties in accordance with the current Utilities Penalties Bylaw, and amendments thereto.
- 14.2 Any rates, costs or charges in arrears for water service supplied by the Town to any property may be added to the taxes assessed against the real property to which the water or other services have been supplied and may be collected in any of the ways provided by the collection of taxes, including tax recovery.
- 14.3 In addition to the methods outlined in Section 14.2 above for the recovery of outstanding rates, costs or charges, the Department may discontinue service to any property where any charges for water and/or sewer service or work remain outstanding for a period of more than two billing periods.
- 14.4 and liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine. (Penalty per Schedule "C").
## SECTION 15
## POWERS OF A PEACE OFFICER
- 15.1 Where a Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe a person has committed a breach of any of the sections of this bylaw hereunto annexed and made part of this bylaw, he may serve upon such person(s) a Violation Ticket allowing the payment of a penalty to The Town of Claresholm which shall be accepted by the Town of Claresholm in lieu of prosecution for the offense.
- 15.2 A Provincial Violation Ticket may be:
- Personally served; or
- b) Attached to any property entrance in respect of which any offense is alleged to have been committed; or
- c) Mailed to the address of the registered owner of the property.
- 15.3 Penalties as per Schedule "C" may be accepted in lieu of prosecution for a contravention of this Bylaw. Upon payment in accordance with the terms specified in the Provincial Violation Ticket, an official receipt for the payment shall be issued and, pursuant to the provisions of Subsections 15.5 and 15.6, such payment shall be accepted in lieu of prosecution.
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- 15.4 If after the date of expiration for payment of a Provincial Violation Ticket, a person tenders payment therefore in accordance to Subsection 15.3, such payment shall be accepted in lieu of prosecution provided that payment is tendered three days preceding the appearance date specified in any violation ticket subsequently issued for the same offense.
- If the person upon whom the Provincial Violation Ticket is served fails to pay the required sum within the time specified, the Provisions of this Section for acceptance of payment in lieu of prosecution do not apply.
- 15.6 Nothing in this Section shall:
- a) Prevent any person from exercising his right to defend any charge of committing a breach of any of the Sections referred to in this Bylaw;
- b) said Schedules; or
- c) Prevent any person from exercising any legal right such person may have to lay information or complaint against any other person (whether such other person has made a payment under the provisions of this Bylaw or not) for a breach of any of the Sections listed in the said Schedules.
- 15.7 A person other than the owner or tenant of a property shall not remove any Provincial Violation Ticket or notice placed on or affixed to the property by a Peace Officer in the course of his duties.
- 15.8 No person other than a Peace Officer or another person authorized by the Town of Claresholm or by this Bylaw shall place a Provincial Violation Ticket on any property.
## SECTION 16
## LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
- 16.1 The Town is not liable for damages:
- caused by the breaking or freezing of any water service main, water service pipe or attachment including water meter or transmitter,
- b) caused by the breaking, plugging or stoppage of any sanitary sewer main, or storm sewer main,
- c) caused by the interference with the supply of any water service necessary in connection with the repair or proper maintenance of the water service,
- d) caused by the interference with the supply of any sewer service necessary in connection with the repair or proper maintenance of sewers,
- e) generally, for any accident due to the operation of the water works system or the sewerage disposal system of the Town unless such an accident is shown to be directly due to negligence on the Town or its employees.
## REPEALED
Bylaw #1659 and amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
## PASSAGE OF BYLAW
## SECTION 17
17.1
## SECTION 18
- 18.1
This Bylaw shall come into effect upon passage of 3rd Reading.
READ a first time in Council this
13th day of April
2026 A.D.
- READ a second time in Council this 27th day of April 2026 A.D.
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this 27* day of April 2026 A.D.
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Bullarde
Brad Schlossberger, Mayor
Abe Tinsey, CAO
13.2
## TOWN OF CLARESHOLM
## BYLAW NO. 1827 SCHEDULE A" WATER RATES AND COSTS
| Section | | |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| 4.4 | Service charge for application for water used during construction | Initial Curb Stop turn on is free |
| 4.4 | Monthly charge for residential and non-residential water used during construction. - Exempt from consumption charges | Basic Construction Wate 'harge Per Schedule "D |
| 5.1, 5.5 | Cost of a new meter and/or remote reading device either for a new service or for replacement costs because of damage. | Current meter and/or remote reading device pricing |
| 5.107 | Deposit for meters requested by owners to be removed and recalibrated | $110.00 |
| 9.1,9.3 | Water service ON or OFF during regular hours for non-payment. | $30.00 to turn ON $30.00 to turn OFF |
| 4.10, 9.3 | Water service ON er OFF during regular hours for construction or maintenance | 25.00 to turn O 25.00 to turn OF |
| 9.1,9.3 | Water service ON or OFF fee during regular hours for shutoff requests of more than two on the same property in the same year. | $50.00 to turn ON $50.00 to turn OFF |
| 4.10,9.3 | Water service ON or OFF after regular hours (includes call-out labor charg rith overtime minimur | $200.00 to turn ON $200.00 to turn OFF |
| 13.2 | Monthly charge for metered residential water consumers | Per Schedule "D" |
| 13.2 | Monthly charges for non-residential water consumers | Per Schedule "D" |
| 9.4, 13.10 | Paper Copies of Utility Bills | $3.00 |
## SCHEDULE "B" SEWER RATES & COSTS
| Section | | |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 11.21.a | Deposit for sewer service lines requested to be opened | $500.00 |
| 11.21.d | Deposit for use of camera for sanitary sewer line | $175.00 |
| 11.21.d | Camera sewer lines | Cost of equipment and man hours |
| 13.2 | Monthly sewer charge for all non-residential consumers | Per Schedule "D" |
| | Monthly sewer charge for residential consumers | Per Schedule "D" |
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## TOWN OF CLARESHOLM Bylaw No. 1827 SCHEDULE "C"
## ($2,000.00 Penalty First Offense, $4,000.00 Penalty Subsequent Offenses)
A person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw may have penalties levied if warranted against them by the CAO or designate. This specifically applies but is not limited to the following sections:
| Sections | Sections | Sections |
|------------|------------|------------|
| 4.1 | 7.4 | 11.8 |
| 4.8 | 7.5 | 11.9 |
| 5.7 | 7.6 | 11.10 |
| 5.8 | 10.1 | 11.11 |
| 5.17 | 10.2 | 11.12 |
| 5.20 | 10.3 | 11.13 |
| 5.21 | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| 7.1 | 11.1 | 12.7 |
| 7.3 | 11.2 | 14.4 |
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## TOWN OF CLARESHOLM
## Bylaw No.1827 SCHEDULE "D" WATER & SEWER RATE TABLES
- Rates are effective on January 1 of each year.
- 2.5% increase will be applied to 2027, 2028, 2029.
- The residential and non-residential sewer consumption rates are applied to the
- Residential Rates apply to single or double dwelling units with 1 (one) water
- Non-Residential Rates apply to Commercial, Institutional, Municipal,
| Residential Rates - Water and Sewer (Two Month Period Basic Charges & Consumption Charges (per cubic meter Meter Size (5/8, ¾, 1 INCH) | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Basic Water Charge Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy | 75.74 | 75.74 | 77.63 | 79.57 | 81.56 |
| Construction Water Charge (Basic Water Charge) No Consumption | 75.74 | 75.74 | 77.63 | 79.57 | 81.56 |
| Water Consumption Charge (per cubic meter) | 1.782 | 1.782 | 1.827 | 1.873 | 1.920 |
| Basic Sewer Charge Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy | 35.70 | 35.70 | 36.59 | 37.50 | 38.44 |
| Sewer Consumption Charge (per cubic meter of water consumed) | 0.732 | 0.732 | 0.750 | 0.769 | 0.788 |
| Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges (No Consumption Included) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges (No Consumption Included) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges (No Consumption Included) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges (No Consumption Included) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges (No Consumption Included) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges (No Consumption Included) |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Meter Size | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
| 5/8, 3/4 INCH | $48.57 | $48.57 | 49.78 | 51.03 | 52.30 |
| 1 INCH | $77.71 | $77.71 | 79.65 | 81.64 | 83.68 |
| 1 - ½ INCH | $179.70 | $179.70 | 184.19 | 188.80 | 193.52 |
| 2 INCH | $271.97 | $271.97 | 278.77 | 285.74 | 292.88 |
| 3 INCH | $922.74 | $922.74 | 945.81 | 969.45 | 993.69 |
| 4 INCH | $1,602.66 | $1,602.66 | 1642.73 | 1683.79 | 1725.89 |
| 6 INCH | $3.788.10 | $3.788.10 | 3882.80 | 3979.87 | 4079.37 |
## Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period)
| Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges No Consumption Included) | Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges No Consumption Included) | Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges No Consumption Included) | Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges No Consumption Included) | Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges No Consumption Included) | Fixed charge for service connection regardless of occupancy Basic Charges No Consumption Included) |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Meter Size | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
| 518, 3/4 INCH | $19.59 | $19.59 | 20.08 | 20.58 | 21.10 |
| 1 INCH | $25.97 | $25.97 | 26.62 | 27.28 | 27.97 |
| 1-½ INCH | $52.27 | $52.27 | 53.58 | 54.92 | 56.29 |
| 2 INCH | $71.32 | $71.32 | 73.10 | 74.93 | 76.80 |
| 3 INCH | $178.29 | $178.29 | 182.75 | 187.31 | 192.00 |
| 4 INCH | $269.76 | $269.76 | 276.50 | 283.42 | 290.50 |
| 6 INCH | $514.21 | $514.21 | 527.06 | 540.24 | 553.75 |
| Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Consumption Amount (m3) | | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
| O to 16 m3 | $0.828 | $0.828 | 0.8487 | 0.8699 | 0.8917 |
| 17 to 180m3 | $0.641 | $0.641 | 0.6570 | 0.6735 | 0.6903 |
| Thereafter | $0.607 | $0.607 | 0.6222 | 0.6377 | 0.6537 |
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| Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) | Non-Residential Rates - Sewer (One Month Period) Consumption Charges (per cubic meter) |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Consumption Amount (m3) | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
| O to 16 m3 | $0.899 | $0.899 | 0.921 | 0.944 | 0.968 |
| 17 to 180m3 | $0.725 | $0.725 | 0.743 | 0.762 | 0.781 |
| Thereafter | $0.433 | $0.433 | 0.444 | 0.455 | 0.466 |
| Intermunicipal Agreement Rates (i.e., Granum, Industrial Airport) - Water and Sewer (One Month Period) Basid Charges a Consumption Charges (per cubie meter) | Intermunicipal Agreement Rates (i.e., Granum, Industrial Airport) - Water and Sewer (One Month Period) Basid Charges a Consumption Charges (per cubie meter) | Intermunicipal Agreement Rates (i.e., Granum, Industrial Airport) - Water and Sewer (One Month Period) Basid Charges a Consumption Charges (per cubie meter) | Intermunicipal Agreement Rates (i.e., Granum, Industrial Airport) - Water and Sewer (One Month Period) Basid Charges a Consumption Charges (per cubie meter) | Intermunicipal Agreement Rates (i.e., Granum, Industrial Airport) - Water and Sewer (One Month Period) Basid Charges a Consumption Charges (per cubie meter) | Intermunicipal Agreement Rates (i.e., Granum, Industrial Airport) - Water and Sewer (One Month Period) Basid Charges a Consumption Charges (per cubie meter) |
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| Based on Bulk Water Pricing | | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
| Water Consumption Charge (per cubic meter) | $2.362 | $2.362 | 2.421 | 2.482 | 2.544 |
| Basic Sewer Charge (per sewer service hookup at $35.71 per the Airport Industrial Area | month | $35.71 per month | 36.60 | 37.52 | 38.46 |
| Sewer Consumption Charge (per cubic meter) | $0.899 | $0.899 | 0.921 | 0.944 | 0.968 |
| Bulk Water Station Rates - Water (One Month Period) Consumption Charge (per cubic meter) | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|-------|-------|-------|
| | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
| Water Consumption Charge (per cubic meter) | $2.362 | $2.362 | 2.421 | 2.482 | 2.544 |
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## SCHEDULE "E" TOWN OF CLARESHOM WATERING SCHEDULE and WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN
| RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Water Use | WATERING SCHEDULE | STAGE 1 | STAGE 2 | STAGE 3 | STAGE 4 | STAGE 5 |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Restrictions | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 10525-1046 m | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1045.99 - 1045 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1044.99 - 1044 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1043.99 - 1043 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1042.99 - 1042 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1041.99 m AND BELOW |
| ACTIVITY | Restriction Details | Restriction Details | Restriction Details | Restriction Details | Restriction Details | Restriction Details |
| Lawn, Garden and Plants Manual Sprinkling via sprinkler) Odd Address Schedule | Watering* allowed 3 days a week 12am- 12pm; 7pm-11pm | Watering allowed 3 days a week 6am- 10am; 7pm-11pm | Watering allowed 2 days a week 6am- 10am; 7pm-11pm | Watering allowed 1 day a week 6am-10am; 7pm-11pm | Use of Town water through sprinklers for all forms of lawn, garden, and plant | |
| | Tues, Thurs and Sat | Tues, Thurs and Sat | Tues and Sat | Tues | | |
| Even Address Schedule | Wed, Fri and Sun | Wed, Fri and Sun | Wed and Sun | Wed | | |
| Lawn, Garden and Plants (Auto Sprinkling) | Watering* allowed 3 days a week 12am- 12pm; 7pm-11pm | Watering allowed 3 days a week 12am- bam | Watering allowed 2 days a week 12am-6am | Watering allowed 1 day a week 12am-6am | watering is prohibited. | |
| Odd Address Schedule | Tues, Thurs and Sat | Tues, Thurs and Sat | Tues and Sat | Tues | | |
| Even Address Schedule | Wed, Fri and Sun | Wed, Fri and Sun | Wed and Sun | Wed | | |
| Lawn, Garden and Plants (Micro or Drip Irrigation) | | | Watering allowed 3 days a week 6am- 10am; 7pm-11pm Tues, Thurs and Sat | Watering allowed Tues and Fri 6am-10am; 7pm-11pm | | |
| Odd Address Schedule | | Watering allowed any day | | | | |
| | | | Wed, Fri and Sun | | | |
| Even Address Schedule | | | days a week 6am- | | | |
| Lawn, Garden and Plants (Handheld Sprinkling, Hose or Water Can) | Watering* allowed any day with the following recommended times: 6am-10am; 7pm-11pm | 6am-10am; 7pm-11pm | Watering allowed 3 10am; 7pm-11pm | Watering allowed Mon and Thurs | | |
| Odd Address Schedule | | | Tues, Thurs and Sat | 6am-10am; 7pm-11pm | | Town Water Use |
| Even Address Schedule | | | Wed, Fri and Sun | Prohibited Pending | | Approval |
| New (non-established) Lawns and Landscaping (watering Permit Required in Stage 2 & 3) | | | Watering Permit Required. Seeding or laying of sod to start before April 30 or after Sept 1 (Stage 1, Lines A - D) | | NO new lawn permits issued (use of town water prohibited). | |
| Garden Ponds, Fountains and Water reaturec | No Restrictions | Filling, re-filling and/or flooding 1 day a week (Monday) | | Filling, refilling and/or flooding as required for | Filling, refilling and/ looding wit Town water is prohibited. | |
| Pools, Hot Tubs and Outdoor Rinks | | | 6am-10am; 7pm- 11pm | health and safety only. | | |
| Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces (driveways, sidewalks etc.) | | | Cleaning with at and safer ond washer for | | | |
| Vehicle Washing (Car Washes, Dealerships and Fleets) | | | Wane and arenated | | | |
| Artificial Turf and Outdoor Tracks | J Cleaning with athan nater and waster for | | | | | |
| Golf Course (Town Water) | Watering allowed any day 12am-6am | Watering allowed 3 days a week 12am- 6am | | Hand watering greens and tees only. | | |
| | * watering not to exceed 3 continuous hours in a given morning or evening | | | | | |
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## SCHEDULE "E" (cont.) TOWN OF CLARESHOM WATERING SCHEDULE and WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN
| AGRICULTRAL Water Use Restrictions | NORMAL | STAGE 1 | STAGE 2 | STAGE 3 | STAGE 4 | STAGE 5 |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1052.5 - 1046 m | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1045.99 - 1045 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1044.99 - 1044 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1043.99 - 1043 m | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1042.99 - 1042 | PINE COULEE SUPPLY LEVEL 1041.99 m AND |
| Location | | | | | | Mandatory Water Kest anons |
| 0+008 | M.D Willow Creek No License | M.D Willow Creek No License | M.D Willow Creek No License | M.D Willow Creek No License | M.D Willow Creek No License | Water Use Prohibited |
| 0+300 | NW 35-013-28 W4 No License | NW 35-013-28 W4 No License | NW 35-013-28 W4 No License | NW 35-013-28 W4 No License | NW 35-013-28 W4 No License | Water Use Prohibited |
| 2+834 | NE 26-013-28 W4 370 m3 Total | NE 26-013-28 W4 370 m3 Total | NE 26-013-28 W4 370 m3 Total | NE 26-013-28 W4 370 m3 Total | NE 26-013-28 W4 370 m3 Total | Water Use Prohibited |
| 4+350 | NE 13 & 24-013-28 W4 1234.55 m3 Total For Both Locations | NE 13 & 24-013-28 W4 1234.55 m3 Total For Both Locations | NE 13 & 24-013-28 W4 1234.55 m3 Total For Both Locations | NE 13 & 24-013-28 W4 1234.55 m3 Total For Both Locations | NE 13 & 24-013-28 W4 1234.55 m3 Total For Both Locations | Water Use Prohibited |
| 7+507 | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Water Use Prohibited |
| 7+906 | NE 12-013-28 W4 1234.56 m3 Total | NE 12-013-28 W4 1234.56 m3 Total | NE 12-013-28 W4 1234.56 m3 Total | NE 12-013-28 W4 1234.56 m3 Total | NE 12-013-28 W4 1234.56 m3 Total | Water Use Prohibited |
| | 10+385 SW & SE 06-013-27 W4 1234.56 m3 Total For Both Locations | 10+385 SW & SE 06-013-27 W4 1234.56 m3 Total For Both Locations | 10+385 SW & SE 06-013-27 W4 1234.56 m3 Total For Both Locations | 10+385 SW & SE 06-013-27 W4 1234.56 m3 Total For Both Locations | 10+385 SW & SE 06-013-27 W4 1234.56 m3 Total For Both Locations | Water Use Prohibited |
| 8+217 11+434 - SW 05 & NW 07013-27 | 10+700| | 10+700| | 2099 m3 Total For Both Locations | 10+700| | 10+700| | Water Use Prohibited |
| 11+510 | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Fire Hydrant | Water Use Prohibited |
| 15+865 | NE 20-012-27 WA 4074 m3 Total | NE 20-012-27 WA 4074 m3 Total | NE 20-012-27 WA 4074 m3 Total | NE 20-012-27 WA 4074 m3 Total | NE 20-012-27 WA 4074 m3 Total | Water Use Prohibited |
| | 17+100 NE 21-012-27 WA No License | 17+100 NE 21-012-27 WA No License | 17+100 NE 21-012-27 WA No License | 17+100 NE 21-012-27 WA No License | 17+100 NE 21-012-27 WA No License | Water Use Prohibited |
| 17+110 | Town of Claresholm License | Town of Claresholm License | Town of Claresholm License | Town of Claresholm License | Town of Claresholm License | Water Use Prohibited |
| | 18+927 Claresholm Golf Course | 18+927 Claresholm Golf Course | 18+927 Claresholm Golf Course | 18+927 Claresholm Golf Course | 18+927 Claresholm Golf Course | Water Use Prohibited |
| 19+403 Claresholm Water Plant | | 185,185 m3 Total | | Initiate WSRP (185, 185 m3 Total) | Initiate WSRP (185, 185 m3 Total) | Water Use Prohibited |
| | | 1,301,235 m3 Total | | Initiate WSRP (1,301,235 m3 Total) | Initiate WSRP (1,301,235 m3 Total) | |
Watering Schedule and Water Restrictions Contravention Penalties
Ist Offence
2nd Offence
3rd and Subsequent Offence
Warning
$150
$250
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