What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Town of Slave Lake, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Utility Rates and Procedures Bylaw 16-2020 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Water rate: $1.80/m3 (2020). Water fixed charge: $30.03/month. Sewer rate: $1.45/m3.
| billing basis | metered | s. 8.3 |
| water rate | $1.80/m3 (2020) | Schedule "B"; s. 11.1 |
| water fixed charge | $30.03/month | Schedule "B" |
| sewer rate | $1.45/m3 | Schedule "C" |
| billing period | monthly | s. 3.1.3 |
Schedule B water: base $30.03/meter + $1.80/m3; Schedule C sewer $1.45/m3; Schedule D waste fees. Copy opened has blank reading dates; current rates confirmed on town rates page. Referenced by Water and Wastewater Bylaw 16-2023.
| billing basis | metered | Water consumption is measured by your water meter |
| water rate | $1.80 per cubic meter | pay $1.80 per cubic meter of water consumed |
| water fixed charge | $30.03 per month | flat water base rate of $30.03 per month |
| sewer rate | $1.45 per cubic meter | pay $1.45 per cubic meter |
| billing period | monthly | billed monthly |
rates page: Water $1.80/m3 plus $30.03/month flat base rate (Schedule B); sewer $1.45/m3 plus $24.11/month base (Schedule C); billed monthly; unmetered homes charged 25 m3 plus base. 2.5% monthly late penalty.
| connection mandatory | yes | Schedule "B", s. 2(1); Schedule "C", s. 1(1) |
| billing basis | metered | Schedule "A", s. 19(4)(c) |
| billing period | monthly | Schedule "A", s. 19(4)(b) |
Regulates water and wastewater utility services in Slave Lake; listed in the 2023 bylaw library under Operations. Replaces or supplements Utility Rates Bylaw 16-2020.