What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Municipal District of Lacombe County, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Aspelund Industrial Parks Water Wastewater Bylaw 1446/25 and 6 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-23. Water rate: $3.50 per Cubic Meter (2026). Water fixed charge: $20.26/month (5/8" (16 mm), 3/4" (19 mm) meter). Sewer rate: $2.88 per cubic meter (2026).
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4.7 |
| billing basis | metered | s. 12.3 |
| water rate | $3.50 per Cubic Meter (2026) | Schedule "B" Water Service; s. 16.2 |
| water fixed charge | $20.26/month (5/8" (16 mm), 3/4" (19 mm) meter) | Schedule "B" Water Service |
| sewer rate | $2.88 per cubic meter (2026) | Schedule "B" Wastewater Service; s. 16.2 |
| billing period | monthly | s. 12.2 |
Governs water and wastewater services for the Aspelund Industrial Parks development area within Lacombe County.
Establishes water and wastewater service terms for the QEII West Lacombe Business Parks area.
Imposes restrictions on outdoor and non-essential water use within serviced areas of Lacombe County during shortage conditions.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 4.4 |
| billing basis | fixed monthly fee plus consumption per cubic meter | Schedule "B" |
| sewer rate | fixed fee of $45.37 per month (Blissful Beach, Kuusamo Krest, Palm Bay, Pelican Bay); consumption fees of $17.16 per cubic meter (Kuusamo Krest, Palm Bay, Pelican Bay, Westside Country Estates) and $3.23 per cubic meter (Blissful Beach); Slopes Utility Operator: $12.51 per month plus $3.23 per cubic meter | Schedule "B" |
| billing period | monthly | s. 9.2 |
Governs communal sewage service for properties near Sylvan Lake in Lacombe County.
| billing basis | metered | s. 11.3 |
| water rate | $4.17 per cubic meter (2026) | Schedule "A" (1); s. 13.5 |
| water fixed charge | $78.23/month | Schedule "A" (1) |
| sewer rate | $0.87 per cubic meter (based on water consumed) | Schedule "A" (3) |
| billing period | monthly | s. 11.2 |
Establishes utility service (water/wastewater) terms and rates for the Hamlet of Mirror within Lacombe County.
| billing basis | metered | s. 7.1 |
| water rate | $2.14 per cubic meter (2026) | Schedule "A"; s. 9.2 |
| water fixed charge | $144.91 per month | Schedule "A" |
| billing period | monthly | s. 7.1 |
Provides water service governance for Lakeview Estates, including connections, rates, and maintenance obligations.
| billing basis | flat fee plus consumption charge (m3) | Mirror Water, Wastewater & Waste Pick-up Rates |
| billing period | monthly | Monthly Rates |
2026 rates by system: Hamlet of Mirror water flat $78.23 + $4.17/m3, wastewater flat $26.74 + $0.87/m3, garbage $21.52 (about $186.97/month at 12 m3); Lakeview Estates water $144.91 flat + $2.14/m3; Sylvan Lake communal sewage $45.37 flat + $17.16/m3. Aspelund page section also listed. County water supplied by Highway 12/21 Commission for Mirror.