What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Grande Prairie, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Aquatera: Water and Wastewater rates (City of Grande Prairie, 2026) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Water rate: $2.02/m3 (2026). Sewer rate: $2.65/m3. Billing period: monthly.
| billing basis | metered | amount of water you use each month, measured in cubic metres |
| water rate | $2.02/m3 (2026) | Water (residential): $2.02/m3 |
| sewer rate | $2.65/m3 | Wastewater (residential): $2.65/m3 |
| billing period | monthly | monthly consumption |
rates page: 2026 rates effective March 1, 2026, City of Grande Prairie: water residential $2.02/m3; wastewater residential $2.65/m3; fixed water and sewer fees by meter size. Water supplied by Aquatera Utilities, which bills residents.
| connection mandatory | yes | Schedule "C", s. 5 |
| billing basis | metered | s. 3.31; Schedule "F" |
| water rate | $2.02/m3 (March 1, 2026) | Schedule "G" - Residential Consumption Rate |
| water fixed charge | Based on meter size (monthly, March 1, 2026): 16mm (5/8") $17.79; 19mm (3/4") $26.68; 25mm (1") $44.47; 38mm (1-1/2") $88.94; 50mm (2") $142.31; 75mm (3") $311.29; 100mm (4") $560.33; 150mm (6") $1,245.17; 200mm (8") $2,490.35; 250mm (10") $3,913.40 | Schedule "G" - Residential Fixed Rate |
| sewer rate | $2.65/m3 (March 1, 2026) | Schedule "F" - Consumption Rate |
Sets terms, rates and connection rules for water and wastewater utility service delivered by Aquatera Utilities Inc.; prohibits private-system cross-connection and requires mains connection on intensification.