What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Red Deer, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Utility Bylaw 3606/2018 (consolidated) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-22. Water rate: $2.04 per cubic metre (2026). Sewer rate: $2.01 per cubic metre (2026). Billing basis: metered.
| connection mandatory | yes | "Where water is supplied by the City through a water meter" |
| billing basis | metered | "Where water is supplied by the City through a water meter" |
Governs Red Deer's municipal utility services (water, wastewater, storm drainage), setting connection, use, and rate provisions for utility customers.
| billing basis | metered | Schedule B s. 1(a) |
| water rate | $2.04 per cubic metre (2026) | Schedule B s. 1(a) |
| water fixed charge | Varies by meter size (2026): 16 mm $19.58/month; 19 mm $28.70/month; 25 mm $38.62/month; 38 mm $74.30/month; 50 mm $175.04/month; 75 mm $313.75/month; 100 mm $665.73/month; 150 mm $1,393.44/month; 200 mm $2,268.00/month; 250 mm $4,047.00/month | Schedule B s. 1(b) |
| sewer rate | $2.01 per cubic metre (2026) | Schedule C s. 1(a) |
2026 in-city water: usage $2.04/m3 + fixed monthly by meter (16 mm $19.58, 19 mm $28.70, 25 mm $38.62). Residential wastewater (up to 2 dwellings): $2.01/m3 of wastewater volume (90% of water use) + $22.45/month. Regional customers: Red Deer County $2.09/m3 from Mar 1 2026.
rates page: explains fixed monthly + usage charge, wastewater billed at 90% of water use; no dollar values on the page (see schedules).