Meeting the needs of a growing community
In accordance with the MD of Taber Utility Bylaw No 1983, the Hamlets & Utilities team is composed of dedicated and skilled professionals committed to managing and operating municipal utility infrastructure. Their expertise ensures the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services to residents across the region. Hamlets & Utilities is required to comply with Environment Canada and Alberta Environment and Parks regulations and acts when providing services to our residents.
Water services
Hamlets & Utilities supplies water to many residents in the Municipal District of Taber including the Hamlets of Grassy Lake, Hays, and Enchant and country residential areas. Hamlets & Utilities operates two types of distribution systems: high-pressure underground pipe systems and bulk water fill stations. Hamlets & Utilities also works with two regional water services commissions to ensure safe water distribution in the region. The core water services are:
- Water sampling
- Hydrant spring/fall inspections
- Water valve turning
- Unidirectional flushing program
- Meter installation
- Water infrastructure repairs
- Utility locates
- Contracted services for external parties
- Pump-house and reservoir inspection, maintenance, and cleaning
These services provide safe, cost-effective potable water delivery that complies with municipal, provincial, and federal standards and regulations.
Wastewater services
Hamlets & Utilities operates and maintains all underground sewer systems for the Hamlets of Grassy Lake, Hays, and Enchant. This includes gravity and low-pressure sewer systems from the property up to and including the lift station and lagoons. The core wastewater services are:
- Mainline flushing
- Camera inspections of utility infrastructure
- Wastewater infrastructure repairs
- Lift station inspection, maintenance, and cleaning
- Sewer backup response
- Service lateral preventative maintenance program
- Lagoon inspection and maintenance
- Source control program
These services provide wastewater conveyance that is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal standards and regulations.
Waste transfer stations & landfills
Agricultural Services maintains our Waste Transfer Stations and Class III Landfills which are intended to provide a means for residents to dispose of basic household and farmyard solid waste. The MD of Taber also holds agreements with the Town of Taber and the Town of Vauxhall to allow residents access to their Waste Transfer Stations and Landfills:
- Grassy Lake Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill
- Hays Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill
- Enchant Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill
- Town of Taber Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill
- Town of Vauxhall Waste Transfer Station and Landfill
Learn more about our Recycling Program. Farmers learn more about our Ag Recycling Program.
