The Town is the utility provider for water and wastewater in Cardston, but utility account management and billing is provided through Enmax. For water connections, or for changing utilities over to a new owner or tenant, call Enmax toll free at 310-2010.
To shut off the water at your property or for problems with water or sewer call the Town office at 403-653-3366 or our after hours emergency number 403-653-5035.
The Town of Cardston water treatment facility was built in 1987 with further upgrades in 2003. Continual upgrades are made to maintain an excellent quality of drinking water for the Town. The Town of Cardston also provides water to nearby communities in Cardston County and on the Blood Reserve.
Raw water is obtained primarily from two surface water sources: The St. Mary's River and Lee Creek. Water can also be drawn from the Leavitt Irrigation District when it is available, which is primarily used for irrigation purposes, but can also be treated in emergencies.
There are two raw water storage reservoirs adjacent to the water treatment plant with a combined storage capacity of 293,000m3; this is approximately three months worth of raw water storage.
Cardston has a recently updated Wastewater Treatment Plant. The upgrades to our plant improved performance of our infrastructure and mitigated damages to our surrounding environment. In order to ensure that our sewer system is well maintained and is self sufficient, the rates outlined in the most recent utilities bylaw are charged to all locations connected to the system.
Commercial Water Loss Factor
A water loss factor may be applied to non-residential customers that have significant water loss. Water loss is defined as incoming metered water that is diverted away from the town’s sewer system, and therefore does not get treated. For example, commercial customers with significant irrigation or water consumed in a product or manufacturing process may qualify for a water loss factor. Customers that have significant water loss can make application to the town for consideration of a water loss factor. The customer will be required to prove significant water loss.
Institutional Water Loss Factor
A water loss factor may be applied to Institutional customers that have significant use of metered water for irrigation purposes. Where there is significant irrigation use, billing will be capped at the maximum of average winter water consumption from November 1st to March 31st of the previous year. In cases where there is no historical data, average winter consumption will be based on similar properties or other relevant measures.