Providing Safe and Accessible Water Across Rural AlbertaThe Alberta Federation of Rural Water Co-operatives - also known as the Water Federation - is committed to providing a safe and secure water supply to rural Albertans for both domestic and agricultural use at a reasonable price. |
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News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest from the Water Federation. Explore updates on drought planning initiatives, member training support programs, and annual meetings.
Water Federation members and industry partners gathered in Calgary, Alberta on April 15, 2026 for our Annual General Meeting.
Explore summer internship opportunities with the Water Federation and gain hands-on experience supporting rural water co-operatives across Alberta.
The security of our water systems is critical to delivering safe, reliable drinking water across Alberta. The recent Outlook, Saskatchewan incident shows how vulnerable these systems can be and why learning from it is essential to protect local co‑ops.
There is no single preferred approach for how Alberta water co-ops should handle utility billing. The right method depends on your infrastructure, membership structure, administrative capacity and what your service agreements and bylaws allow.
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Who we are
The Alberta Federation of Rural Water Co-operatives, commonly referred to as the Water Federation
153+Water Co-opsAt least 153 water co-ops operate in Alberta, with more likely unregistered. 100+ are members. |
9,200Water ConnectionsAbout 9,200 water connections are managed by the Water Federation. |
40,000+Albertans ServedBetween 30,000 and 40,000 Albertans rely on water co-op systems. |