Residents and business owners in Canmore, Alberta, are seeing a 14.6 per cent increase in their water and wastewater bills in 2026 to help pay for major infrastructure upgrades. According to the Town of Canmore, this change costs the average household approximately $19.61 more every month.
The higher rates are necessary to build a new $103 million wastewater treatment system that must be finished by 2031 to meet provincial environmental standards. The Town of Canmore Utilities Department is also using the funds for a $7.2 million project to control odours at the current treatment plant.
Additional money will go toward $4.2 million in extra costs for deep utility replacements on Railway Avenue that were more expensive than first expected. The Canmore Town Council approved the new rates to ensure the community has a reliable water system and modern pipes for the future.
While EPCOR Water Services handles emergency repairs, the town is responsible for these large-scale construction projects. Residents are encouraged to check their accounts through the town’s virtual portal and look for ways to save water to help manage their monthly costs.
