The Utilities Department oversees utilities throughout Mackenzie County including water treatment and distribution, the collection and treatment of sewage, storm drainage, and management of the County’s rural water points. Utilities personnel are also responsible for hydrant flushing, sewer flushing, account connections and disconnections, and meter installs and repairs.

The Utilities Department plans for growth by following water consumption and population trends to secure water supply and ensure the services are prepared for the growth. Under provincial regulations, the department is required to operate in accordance with the Alberta Environment Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Potable Water Regulation, as well as Code of Practice for Wastewater Systems Using a Wastewater Lagoon. Additionally, the department must abide by federal regulations such as the Fisheries Act and Wastewater Effluent Regulations.

Services

See the links below for more information on services provided by the Utilities Department:

Water and Sewer Rates

Rates for water consumption are set out in Mackenzie County’s Fee Schedule Bylaw.

  • Water: $37.04 per month plus $3.43 per cubic meter of consumption
  • Sewer: $31.52 per month plus $0.73 per cubic meter of consumption
  • Water: $3.43 per cubic meter of consumption
  • Sewer: $0.73 per cubic meter of consumption
  • Water: $2.56 per cubic meter of consumption
  • Sewer: N/A
  • Water: $37.04 per month plus $3.43 per cubic meter of consumption
  • Sewer: N/A

Rural Water Points

There are six rural water points with non-potable water located within Mackenzie County for residential use at no charge. Locations of the water points are as follows:

  • Rocky Lane Water Point ~ SE 6-110-14-W5M
  • Buffalo Head Prairie Water Point ~ NE 14-104-15-W5M
  • Wolfe Lake Water Point ~ NE 34-106-14-W5M
  • High Level Water Point ~ SW 6-110-16-W5M
  • Tompkins Water Point ~ SE 16-104-17-W5M

Contact Us

To contact the Utilities Department please call the La Crete office at 780-928-3983 or email utilities@mackenziecounty.com.