All new construction work to connect homes to municipal infrastructure is now on hold until Spring 2024.
Over the winter, you may still start your RWSS application and continue making arrangements to connect your home. New contractor quotes should be submitted in the spring ahead of the 2024 construction season to ensure quotes are accurate and still valid.
Ready to connect? Once your connection to the RWSS system is fully established, you'll no longer require the trucked supply of water and pick up of wastewater! When your contractor provides you with notice that your connection is complete, contact Pulse to stop the trucked supplied services to your home.
The Rural Water and Sewer Servicing (RWSS) project is underway! Once complete, the project will deliver piped water and sewer to homes in Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates and Janvier. Saprae Creek Estates will have a new sewer system.
Connections are now available in select hamlets. Find out how to connect your home today!
Benefits of connecting early
Say goodbye to water delivery and septic pick-ups!
Once connected to the municipal system, water delivery trucks and septic pick-ups will no longer be required at your property.
Flexible payment terms
Instead of paying one lump-sum payment to connect, we’re offering payment plans with 0% interest spread out over a period of 25 years through your bi-monthly utility bill.
One-on-one help available
Our team of connection specialists are here to guide you through the process.
The costs of not connecting
The cost for you to connect will significantly increase after the five-year window comes to an end. Connecting your home to the RWSS system will cost between $30,000 and $75,000 as opposed to the lower cost of $10,000 to $16,000 that is available now.
Additionally, the Municipality will not be subsidizing trucked water and sewer services for homes and no longer coordinating these services either. These services will become your responsibility as a homeowner and can cost hundreds of dollars monthly.
Get ready for the 2024 construction season! |
If connections are not available in your community yet, you can still get your application started, ask questions and plan ahead so you are ready to connect your home as soon as it’s possible to do so. |
Choose your contractor. |
Choose a certified contractor from the Alberta Municipal Affairs Private Sewage System Installer Certification List. Ask the contractor for a quote to connect your home and discuss what this work will entail.
Find a list of local certified contractors below. |
Complete your application form. |
Download the application package and submit the completed forms to rwss.applications@rmwb.ca. If you would prefer to allow your certified contractor to lead this process, you may write a letter/email to your contractor and state that you allow them to act on your behalf during the application process. |
Submit your application fee. |
Submit payment for your $200 application fee. There are a few options for submitting payments:
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Connect with us! |
Have questions? Connect with us through Pulse, and a connection specialist will follow up to answer your questions and assist with your application. You can also download the Homeowner Connection Guide for more information! |
Anzac Water and Sewer Program |
Construction continues on RWSS infrastructure. Find construction updates at rmwb.ca/construction. Service connections are now available, and applications for water and sewer service are now being accepted for the 2023 construction season! Residents are encouraged to reach out to a certified contractor to get quotes at their earliest convenience. For assistance with the application process, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, or 1-800-973-9663. Cost to connect once available: $105 bi-monthly for 25 years or a lump sum payment of $16,000. |
Conklin Water and Sewer Program |
Construction of the required municipal infrastructure is 80% complete. Find construction updates:
Service connections are available in most areas. Applications for the 2023 construction season are now open. Apply today! Cost to connect: $105 bi-monthly for 25 years or a lump sum payment of $16,000 Deadline to connect: The deadline to connect under the subsidized RWSS program is Sept. 2025 for most areas in Conklin. The cost to connect will increase significantly after the funding period expires. |
Gregoire Lake Estates Water and Sewer Program |
Construction continues on RWSS infrastructure. Find construction updates at rmwb.ca/construction. Service connections are now available, and applications for water and sewer service are now being accepted for the 2023 construction season! Residents are encouraged to reach out to a certified contractor to get quotes at their earliest convenience. For assistance with the application process, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, or 1-800-973-9663. Cost to connect once available: $105 bi-monthly for 25 years or a lump sum payment of $16,000. |
Janvier Water and Sewer Program |
Construction of all municipal infrastructure is complete and service connections are available. Applications for the 2023 construction season are now open. Apply today! Cost to connect: $105 bi-monthly for 25 years or a lump sum payment of $16,000 Deadline to connect: The deadline to connect under the subsidized RWSS program is Sept. 2025. The cost to connect will increase significantly after the funding period expires. |
Saprae Creek Estates Sewer Program |
Construction of all municipal infrastructure is complete and service connections are available. Applications for the 2023 construction season are now open. Apply today! Cost to connect: $65 bi-monthly for 25 years or a lump sum payment of $10,000 Deadline to connect: The deadline to connect under the subsidized RWSS program is Sept. 2025. The cost to connect will increase significantly after this five-year connection window expires. |
A certified contractor must be selected from the Alberta Municipal Affairs Private Sewage System Installer Certification List.
The following local contractors have been certified by Alberta Municipal Affairs as of June 2023:
Contractor | Contact information |
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Best Choice Plumbing, Heating and Wastewater Solutions | 780-799-6267 |
Call First Plumbing & Heating | 780-880-4726 |
Consun Contracting Ltd. | 780-743-3163 |
Division 26 Inc. | 587-450-2626 |
H Wilson Industries (2010) Ltd. | 780-743-1881 |
NC Transport & Equipment | 780-713-1169 |
Parker Drainage and Waterproofing | 780-799-0723 |
Qualipu Enterprises | 780-598-4933 |
Rob Ryan Construction Inc. | 780-202-0418 |
SENA Constructors Inc. | 780-747-9664 |
Sureway Construction Management Ltd. | 780-743-4788 |
Wellingdale Group Inc. | 780-607-1431 |
Wood Buffalo Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | 780-974-0521 |
Yanagil Management Ltd. | 780-972-4833 |
Please note, this list is for informational purposes only. The RMWB is not recommending or endorsing these businesses. Any contract you enter with a certified contractor is strictly at your own risk.
A certified contractor must design the system according to site conditions and the service needs of your home. |
To make sure the work is completed properly, follow these steps: |
Get a quote. |
Quotes that don’t follow the design specifications or guidelines won’t be accepted and if this happens, you may choose to get another quote from the same contractor or a different contractor. |
Once the quote is accepted, enter a written contract. |
Your contract should include:
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Confirm your contractor has the necessary insurance. |
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Your contractor may submit an application and quote on your behalf. In this case, please send a letter or email to your contractor indicating that you allow them to represent you throughout the application and installation process.
Contractor resources
Cost
Residential lot owners are charged a Service Connection Fee to cover a portion of the costs to connect to municipal infrastructure. The Municipality will pay for the remaining costs within the five-year funding period.
Saprae Creek
Estates
- $200 application fee
- $9,800 lump sum per residential lot or $65 bi-monthly for 25 years
Janvier, Conklin, Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates
- $200 application fee
- $15,800 lump sum per residential lot or $105 bi-monthly for 25 years
Note: Homeowners are responsible for any additional costs beyond the program limits such as selecting an oversized tank, locating the tank to fit future construction and any upgrades to existing plumbing and electrical systems.
Payment
Service Connection Fees may be paid in one lump-sum payment at the time of installation or added to your bi-monthly utility bills and paid back over a period of 25 years. Payment can be made online.
Eligibility
The RWSS Residential Service Connection Plan applies to existing residential lots in Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier and Saprae Creek Estates. It does not apply to commercial lots.
The Municipality is following the direction from Council and the Rural Area Water and Wastewater Service Connection Bylaw. If you connect your home through the program, the Municipality will provide the following:
- Service connection design and required permits.
- Connection from municipal infrastructure at the property line to your home.
- Supply and installation of sewage tank, water cistern and pump, as required.
- Installation of electrical line from existing electric source to the pump
- Restoration of private property impacted by construction activity
- Additional funding, after your connection fee, to cover the costs of the above work.
Property owners are responsible for:
- Upgrades to existing plumbing and electrical systems not included in the bylaw.
- Installation of service connection on the private lot side. Design and installation of service connection must be signed-off by a certified party on the current Alberta Municipal Affairs, Private Sewage Systems Installer Certification List.
- Any additional costs beyond the program limits such as selecting an oversized tank, locating the tank to fit future construction.
If you are interested in connecting and learning more, please review the Homeowner Connection Guide.
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*All rates are 2023 rates from the Council approved Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw, which come into effect April 1. Rates are subject to change as this bylaw is typically updated annually.