| billing basis | metered | s. 12: water first passes through a County-owned water meter |
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Governs the municipal water system, connections, and water service use in Strathcona County (consolidated 2024).
Water & sewer — Strathcona County, Alberta
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the Specialized Municipality of Strathcona County, Alberta, water & sewer rules are set by Bylaw 16-2016 Water System Bylaw and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-22. Water rate: $2.93/m3 (2026). Water fixed charge: $5.84/month (15mm/20mm meter, 2026). Sewer rate: $0.51/m3 O&M + $2.75/m3 treatment (2026).
Grants franchise for water and wastewater services to Northern Bear area in Strathcona County.
| connection mandatory | yes | s. 16(1) |
| billing period | monthly | s. 40 |
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Governs the sewer and wastewater system, connections, and use in Strathcona County (consolidated 2024).
| billing basis | metered | Commodity Charge – Sherwood Park - Per Cubic Metre |
| water rate | $2.93/m3 (2026) | Commodity Charge – Sherwood Park - Per Cubic Metre |
| water fixed charge | $5.84/month (15mm/20mm meter, 2026) | Fixed Charges – Monthly Meter Service |
| sewer rate | $0.51/m3 O&M + $2.75/m3 treatment (2026) | Residential - Sherwood Park, Ardrossan & Country Residential Policy Area |
| billing period | monthly | Monthly fixed charge |
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2026 rates: water commodity $2.93/m3 (Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Josephburg); monthly meter service $5.84 (15/20mm meter). Wastewater residential: monthly fixed $17.39 + $0.51/m3 operations plus $2.75/m3 treatment. Rural water $2.90/m3. Water rates in utilities section of fees bylaw.