Utilities
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 (Potable Drinking Water)
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 – $5.25 per cubic metre
If you are interested in starting an account it’s easy to do. All that it required is the submission of a Utilities Account Form electronically, by mail, fax, or by hand delivering it to the Athabasca County Admin Office during regular working hours.
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 Fill (Non-Potable Water)
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
Residential & Commercial Utility Accounts
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 below 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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