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.
Alberta weather can change fast. Spring flooding, summer storms and tornado risks can damage rural water systems with little warning.
Water co-ops depend on timely payments from members to keep operations sustainable.
When work needs to be done at your water co-op, it is important to make sure the contractor you choose has the certifications, coverage and permits required to do the job safely, and to protect your co-op from risk.
As a summer intern with the Water Federation, engineering student Kellan De Guzman is hitting the road across Alberta to help bring rural water system maps into the digital age.
As a Business Administration Intern with the Water Federation this summer, Peyton Falls is stepping into her first professional office role with a connection to rural Alberta water co-ops that runs deeper than most.
As a summer Database Administrator Intern with the Water Federation, Mark Fariñas is bringing a rare blend of biological science and full-stack development to help modernize the organization's data infrastructure.
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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-ops in the ProvinceAt least 153 water co-ops operate in Alberta, with more likely unregistered. 100+ are members. |
7,200Water ConnectionsAbout 7,200 water connections are managed by the Water Federation. |
40,000+Albertans ServedBetween 30,000 and 40,000 Albertans rely on water co-op systems. |