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.
Rural Alberta's water systems depend on people who care about their communities, and this year the Water Federation celebrated that commitment in a new and meaningful way.
The Water Federation Training, Support and Seminars Project is helping co-ops removing the financial barrier to high-quality training. Rocky View Water Co-op is one of the members putting this support to work.
New technologies to more effectively treat wastewater for reuse are being developed every day, and one of the most promising is now being tested in Alberta.
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. |