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Water used for irrigation purposes will be exempt from the sewer consumption charge on the condition that a separate water meter that measures only irrigation water must be installed and approved as per the Town’s specifications (for multi unit only).
When it comes to water utility rates the philosophy is straight forward—the more you use, the more you pay. View the breakdown of the rates and fees, broken out into consumption tiers, in the Utility Rates tab below.
For information on Waste Services Fees (i.e. garbage, recycling, organics), please visit the waste service fee page.
Help prevent high water bills - Sign up for the water meter portal and set your alerts!
Are you a new resident or a current resident moving to a new residence in Okotoks or are you moving away? We have one easy form to fill out whether you are moving into a new home, moving within Okotoks, or need to cancel your utilities!
NOTE: Filling out the above form also generates an automated request for delivery of garbage, organics and recycling carts to your new home.
*in effect as of January 1, 2020.
| Residential Utility Rates | Quantity | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Base Rate* | $19.00 |
| Water Consumption - Tier 1 | 0-23 cubic metres | $1.55/m3 |
Water Consumption - Tier 2 | 24-46 cubic metres* | $1.90/m3 |
| Water Consumption - Tier 3 | 46+ cubic metres* *new 2020 tier structure | $3.15/m3 |
| Sanitary Sewer | Base Rate | $18.50 |
| Sanitary Sewer Generation* | per cubic metre | $2.25/m3 |
| Storm Sewer Fixed Rate | Mandatory charge | $13.85 |
*Please note the following charges will be applied to individual dwelling units without a meter:
The Town of Okotoks sells bulk water to commercial and residential customers.
For more information on water services please contact the Town Operations Centre.
Here are some very helpful resources to help you monitor and reduce your water consumption and save you money!
Water consumption is averaged over three winter billing periods (December, February and April) to establish the non-irrigation average consumption.
Water volumes consumed over the non-irrigation average consumption will be exempt from the sewer consumption charge during the three summer billing periods (June, August and October).
The Town has an outdoor watering schedule that is in effect from May 1 to October 31 annually.
In 2018 Administration reviewed and concluded that an updated water bylaw inclusive of current industry language, amendments made to the previous water bylaw was required. A combination of the extended dry weather during the summer of 2017 and a request from Alberta Environment Protection Agency resulted in administration drafting a Water Shortage Response Plan.