Water & sewer — Hinton, Alberta
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Hinton, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 2001-7 (utility fees schedule) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-23. Water rate: $0/m3 (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026); $3.25/m3 (May 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026); $3.25/m3 (January 1, 2027). Water fixed charge: $65.00 (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026); $40.00 (May 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026); $40.00 (January 1, 2027). Sewer rate: $22.50 flat + $0/m3 (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026); $10.00 flat + $2.25/m3 (May 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026); $10.00 flat + $2.25/m3 (January 1, 2027).
Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 2001-7 (utility fees schedule)
adopted bylaw
| billing basis |
flat and metered |
Schedule "A" |
| water rate |
$0/m3 (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026); $3.25/m3 (May 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026); $3.25/m3 (January 1, 2027) |
Schedule "A" |
| water fixed charge |
$65.00 (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026); $40.00 (May 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026); $40.00 (January 1, 2027) |
Schedule "A" |
| sewer rate |
$22.50 flat + $0/m3 (January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026); $10.00 flat + $2.25/m3 (May 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026); $10.00 flat + $2.25/m3 (January 1, 2027) |
Schedule "A" |
scout note
Water rates in Utility Fees schedule. Residential Jan 1 2025-Apr 30 2026: water flat $65 + sewer flat $22.50 (unmetered). May 1-Dec 31 2026 and 2027 residential (metered): water $40 flat + $3.25/m3; sewer $10 flat + $2.25/m3. Unmetered water+sewer flat $360 (voluntary) / $160 (involuntary).
| billing basis |
flat plus variable (metered); flat per self-contained unit where no meter |
s. 10.1.2(a)-(b) |
| sewer rate |
flat rate plus variable rate (volume equal to water meter); one flat rate per self-contained unit where no meter |
s. 10.1.2(a)-(b) |
| billing period |
monthly, or at any other interval determined by the Director of Corporate Services |
s. 10.2.1 |
scout note
Governs the use, connection, and maintenance of the municipal sewer and wastewater system in Hinton.
| connection mandatory |
yes |
s. 16.1.1 |
| billing basis |
flat rate per Water Meter plus variable rate based on metered quantity; flat rate per Self-contained Unit if unmetered |
s. 10.1.2(a)-(b) |
| billing period |
monthly (or such other period as determined by the Director of Corporate Services) |
s. 10.2.1 |
scout note
Governs the connection, use, and rates for the municipal water utility in Hinton.