Potable Water Fill Stations

Athabasca County maintains water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that promotes public health and safety. Residential properties within hamlets are serviced by water and waste water systems, and residents living on acreages or farms can access truck fills and tank loading facilities for both potable and agricultural use water.

Regional Water Distribution

Athabasca County purchases water from the Athabasca Regional Water Services Commission which operates a water treatment plant in Athabasca, Alberta.

A regional water distribution line helps provide potable water to residents and businesses in the region. Athabasca County operates and maintains the water distribution systems in Colinton, Grassland, Wandering River, and Deer Valley Estates.

Waste Water Services

Waste Water Systems are provided in Colinton, Wandering River, Rochester, and Grassland. They are managed by the Athabasca County Public Works Department.

Truck fills provide potable drinking water for use in the home or business. Currently there are truck fills located in the hamlets of Colinton, Grassland and Wandering River.

Rate: Usage Fee: $6/m³

If you are interested in starting an account, it’s easy to do. All that it requires is the submission of a Customer Registration Form electronically, by mail, fax, or by hand delivering it to the Athabasca County Admin Office during regular working hours.

Accounts will be allocated to County area residents for commercial and residential purposes only.

Payment Options
Athabasca County Accounts Receiveable accepts the following methods of payment: cheque, cash, debit, credit card.

For convenience you can also set up Athabasca County as an online bill payee with your financial institution using the following information:

Payee: Athabasca County AR

Account number (customer ID #): (xxxxx00000)

Tank loading facilities were created to support agricultural producers access water at minimal cost for their farming or ranching operations.

Water purchased from Tank Loading Fills are intended for agricultural use only. It is untreated and not intended for household use or human consumption. Signage is posted at each location to remind users of the quality of water they are purchasing.

There are 9 non-potable Truck Fills located within the County:

Boyle/Granville SE 02-65-20 W4M

Ferguson NW 12-66-21 W4M

George Lake NE 31-64-23

Grassland SW 25-67-19 W4M

Grosmont LSD 2-15-67-24 W4M

New Pine Creek SW 19-63-21 W4M

Richmond Park NW 20-68-21 W4M

Rochester LSD 16-24-62-24

Sawdy SW 06-68-22 W4M

Rates
Coin operated (loonies and toonies only) – $1 per 200 gallon

If you are the new owner of a property within Athabasca County and want to start an account, or an existing account holder that wants to disconnect, you can do so by filling out the application form at the bottom of this page and submitting it to our Utilities Department.

Payment Options
Athabasca County Utilities accepts the following methods of payment: cheque, cash, debit, credit card.

For convenience you can also set up Athabasca County as an online bill payee with your financial institution using the following information:

Payee: Athabasca County Utilities

Account number: (0000.00)

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Rates:

COLINTON HAMLET

Residential (per dwelling unit) / Commercial (per service)

Minimum Charge: 5m³

Usage Fee: $4.24/m³

Sewer Charge: 35% of the actual monthly water billing

GRASSLAND & WANDERING RIVER HAMLET

Residential (per dwelling unit) / Commercial (per service)

Minimum Charge: 5m³

Usage Fee: $6/m³

Sewer Charge: 35% of the actual monthly water billing

ROCHESTER HAMLET

Residential (per dwelling unit) / Commercial (per service)

Residential Sewer Charge: $20.00 per month

Commercial Sewer Charge: $37.08 per month

RURAL SUBDIVISIONS

Residential (per dwelling unit)

Minimum Charge: 5m³

Usage Fee: $6/m³

UTILITY ADMINISTRATION FEES

New Service Connection Fee – Meter size 1.5” and under: $550.00

New Account Fee For Existing Service Connection – Meter size 1.5” and under: $50.00

New Service Connection Fee – Meter size 2” and over: $1,200.00

New Account Fee Existing Service Connection – Meter size 2” and over: $50.00

Data Log: $50.00

Meter Proving: $150.00

Disconnect Services: $50.00

Reconnect Services: $50.00

TRUCK-FILL STATIONS AT HAMLETS

Usage Fee: $6/m³

LAGOON TIPPING FEE

Commercial (per wastewater hauler)

Access/Usage Fee: $650 Flat Yearly (plus GST)

Provides access to all County Lagoons

Hamlet of Colinton

Accepted Methods of Payment

Loonies, Toonies or Quarters – 1.5 Inch Hose.

Quarters – Small Container Fill Station

On Account – 3 inch hose – set up a truck fill account to conveniently use this filling station, or any of the potable water filling stations operated by Athabasca County.

Hamlet of Grassland

Accepted Methods of Payment

ACCOUNT ONLY – 3 inch hose – set up truck fill account to conveniently use this filling station, or any of the potable water filling stations operated by Athabasca County.

Hamlet of Wandering River

Accepted Methods of Payment

ACCOUNT & COIN – 3 inch hose – set up a truck fill account to conveniently use this filling station, or any of the potable water filling stations operated by Athabasca County. Loonies, toonies, and quarters accepted.

Town of Athabasca

This potable water filling station is operated by the Town of Athabasca and is located at the John M. Stychin Water Treatment Plant at 5104 – 51 Avenue, Athabasca.

Accepted Methods of Payment

COIN – Loonies or Toonies – 2 inch hose truck fill.

Bottle Fill Station – Quarters – East side of the building.

ACCOUNT – To set up an account contact the Town of Athabasca – 780-675-2063.