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Water & sewer — Foothills County, Alberta: Fee Bylaw 21/2026, Schedule G Utility Rates and Fees

In the Municipal District of Foothills County, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Fee Bylaw 21/2026, Schedule G Utility Rates and Fees, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $1.59/m3 (Tier 1, 0-25 m3); $3.08/m3 (Tier 2, 26-50 m3, residential only); $6.75/m3 (Tier 3, 51 m3+, residential only) (April 8th, 2026). Water fixed charge: $106.08 bi-monthly (5/8" (15mm) meter). Billing period: bi-monthly.

Fee Bylaw 21/2026, Schedule G Utility Rates and Fees adopted bylaw

billing basis	metered	Water Usage m3
water rate	$1.59/m3 (Tier 1, 0-25 m3); $3.08/m3 (Tier 2, 26-50 m3, residential only); $6.75/m3 (Tier 3, 51 m3+, residential only) (April 8th, 2026)	Water Usage m3
water fixed charge	$106.08 bi-monthly (5/8" (15mm) meter)	Water Meter Size - Basic Fee
sewer rate	Wastewater Usage m3: Lagoon/Mechanical Tier 1 (0-25 m3) $0.94/$1.09; Tier 2 (26-50 m3, residential only) $1.80/$1.98; Tier 3 (51 m3+, residential only) $2.68/$3.12	Wastewater Usage m3
billing period	bi-monthly	Bi-monthly Fixed Rate

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Water rates in Schedule G (effective April 8, 2026): bi-monthly fixed $106.08 for 5/8 in meter; residential tiered usage $1.59/m3 (0-25), $3.08 (26-50), $6.75 (51+). Wastewater bi-monthly fixed $62.42 lagoon / $74.25 mechanical; usage $0.94-$2.68 lagoon, $1.09-$3.12 mechanical.