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.
Join us for our 2026 AGM. Connect with fellow members, take in expert-led sessions, and explore our tradeshow. Register to attend or secure a booth. Full speaker details and presentation topics will be shared in the agenda closer to the meeting date.
The Co-operators is offering grants of up to $20,000 to support co-operative business development and planning.
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.
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.
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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. |
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 co-op water systems. |