What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Drumheller, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Revised 2026 Utility Rate Bylaw #41.25 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Water rate: $2.620 per cubic metre (2026). Water fixed charge: $20.50/month (Group 1). Sewer rate: $2.988 per cubic metre (80% of water consumption).
| billing basis | metered | s. 4.1; Schedule "A" |
| water rate | $2.620 per cubic metre (2026) | Schedule "A" |
| water fixed charge | $20.50/month (Group 1) | Schedule "A" |
| sewer rate | $2.988 per cubic metre (80% of water consumption) | s. 5.1; Schedule "A" |
| billing period | monthly | s. 6.1 |
2026: water $2.620/m3 plus monthly meter charge Group 1 (1in and under) $20.50; wastewater $2.988/m3 (80% of water) plus $25.30/month; recycling $3.53, solid waste $9.78/month. Effective Jan 1 2026.
| connection mandatory | yes | Schedule "B", Part 8, s. 2; Schedule "C", Part 11, s. 5 |
| billing basis | metered | Part 7, s. 3(3) |
Amends the water and wastewater service bylaw governing connections and usage in Drumheller.