Water &
Sewer Rates
Water and sewer rates are set by Mackenzie County through the Fee Schedule Bylaw.
Metered Users
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Water: $37.04 per month + $3.43 per m³ of consumption
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Sewer: $31.52 per month + $0.73 per m³ of consumption
Cardlock Users (Treated Water)
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Water: $3.43 per m³ of consumption
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Sewer: $0.73 per m³ of consumption
Cardlock Users (Raw Water)
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Water: $2.56 per m³ of consumption
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Sewer: Not applicable
High Level South Waterline
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Water: $37.04 per month + $3.43 per m³ of consumption
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Sewer: Not applicable
Rural Water
Points
The County operates six rural water points providing non-potable water for residential use at no charge.
Select the coordinates below to locate each water point on Google Maps.
Locations:
Billing &
Payment Options
Mackenzie County offers several convenient ways to pay, including online banking, debit, cash, cheque, and in-person bank payments. Processing times and applicable fees may apply.
If you would prefer your utility bills emailed, or want to sign up to have your monthly payments debited from your bank account automatically, fill out the form at the below links.
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The Utilities Department operates and plans County utility systems in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. This includes long-term infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and required applications and reporting to provincial authorities.
To support transparency, the County makes its waterworks approval renewal applications available for public viewing. Links to the applications for La Crete, Fort Vermilion, and Zama City are provided below.
Lead Testing
Program
Mackenzie County has launched a lead testing program for Alberta Environment & Parks–regulated municipal water systems in Fort Vermilion, La Crete, and Zama City, in response to updated federal drinking water guidelines.
The FAQs below answer common questions about lead in drinking water, who may be affected, and how testing works.