Utilities

The Town of Black Diamond uses a bi-monthly utility billing period. Included in each bill, are costs for water services, sewer services, garbage collection and recycling services. 

To learn about the services included in your utility bills, please visit any of the following pages: 

If you would like to know more about the fees for these services, you can review the Water and Sewer Utility Bylaw and the Waste Bylaw. These bylaws can both be found on our Commonly Requested Bylaws page. The applicable fees can be found in the fees schedule of each bylaw. 

To learn more about utility companies in Alberta or to find assistance in resolving an issue with a utility company, you may visit the Utilities Consumer Advocate website. 

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Changes to Utility Rates - Effective May 1, 2021

Council has passed Bylaw 2021-05, which will, effective May 1, 2021, increase utility bills.  Both the water and wastewater budgets have experienced an increased cost of operations.

Water Rates - Proposed Rate Adjustments

Average User Impact



Single Family Residential (Avg Use)Current to 
April 30, 2021
 Effective 
May 1, 2021



Flat Rate (20mm or less)$43.00$44.94
Variable Rate$2.35$2.46
Variable Charge (bi-monthly/base on 22m2)$51.70$54.12



Commercial (High Use)Current to
April 30, 2021		Effective 
May 1, 2021



Flat Rate (50mm)$215.00$225.68
Variable Rate$2.35$2.46
Variable Charge (bi-monthly/based on 633m3)$1,487.55
$1,554.49

Wastewater Rates - Proposed Rate Adjustments

Average User Impact



Single Family Residential (Avg Use)Current to
April 30, 2021
Effective 
May 1, 2021



Flat Rate (20mm or less)$43.00$44.94
Variable Rate$2.35$2.46
Variable Charge (bi-monthly/based on 22m2)$51.70$54.03



Commercial (High Use)Current to
April 30, 2021
Effective
May 1, 2021



Flat Rate (50mm)$215.00$224.68
Variable Rate$2.35$2.46
Variable Charge (bi-monthly/based on 633m3)$1,487.55$1,554.49