In the Village of Duchess, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw 518-24 Utility Rates and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Water rate: $1.25 per cubic meter of consumption (2024). Water fixed charge: $45.00 basic rate (bi-monthly, single family). Sewer rate: $30.00 basic rate (bi-monthly, single family).
Bylaw 518-24 Utility Rates
adopted bylaw
billing basis
metered
Schedule "B", s. 3(a)
water rate
$1.25 per cubic meter of consumption (2024)
Schedule "A"
water fixed charge
$45.00 basic rate (bi-monthly, single family)
Schedule "A"
sewer rate
$30.00 basic rate (bi-monthly, single family)
Schedule "A"
billing period
bi-monthly
Schedule "A"
scout note
Effective July 1 2024, billed bi-monthly: single-family water $45.00 basic + $1.25/m3; sewer $30.00 basic; garbage $32.75 + $3.55 recycling.
Water Conservation Measures Bylaw
adopted bylaw
Establishes water conservation measures and restrictions for Duchess water users (Bylaw 511-23).