Municipal Wastewater
In 2011, the Town of Innisfail began the process of connecting to the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Line and in June 2015 became fully connected.
As a result of connecting to the regional line, our wastewater treatment plant has since been decommissioned and torn down and the storage lagoons are in the process of being reclaimed as industrial land.
The town's sanitary sewer collection system consists of a series of 8" and 10" gravity lines, connected to 12" or larger trunk lines as well as 8 waste water lift stations. The Utilities Department is responsible for the operation of the wastewater sewer system. Key activities include:
- Lift station operations and maintenance – Involves checking pumps, valves, floats and actuators at all lift stations and ensuring they are functioning properly.
- Waste water sewer main flushing – Involves using a high pressure flushing truck to clean out all waste water sewer mains on a regular basis in an attempt to reduce main blockages by keeping buildups to a minimum.
- Flow monitoring – Involves routine measurement of the amount of sewage effluent in sample manholes throughout the year to determine the amount of flows into the sanitary sewer system.
- Inflow and Infiltration study including a residential visitation program – Involves a “check-up” type visit to residences to assess the condition of their service connection and drainage.
- Recreational Vehicle dumping station – In 2016 the town began construction on a new “pay station” rv dump which was completed in 2017 and opened prior to the May long weekend.
Sewer Rate: $3.15 per cubic metre of water consumed
Flat Rate: $10.00 per month