The Mountainview Regional
Water Services Commission
Mission Statement
An accountable service providing quality water at an affordable rate, with qualified, reliable staff, who respond to all concerns in a pleasant, informed manner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water hardness?
The total hardness usually varies between 170 – 230 mg/L.
Converted Units:
12 – 16 grains/Imp.gal
10 – 13 grains/U.S.gal
Is fluoride added to the water?
No, but low levels of fluoride between 0.10 – 0.15 mg/L occur naturally in the raw water and is not removed by treatment.
What water restrictions are in effect?
Restrictions are often coordinated between MVRWSC members, but each municipality is ultimately responsible for establishing restriction policy. Check with your town office for more information.
Does MVRWSC offer bulk water sales?
No, but some of our member communities do offer this service. Contact your local town office.
Can I get help with an Alberta 1st Call or pipeline crossing agreement?
Contact Earl Kearns (403) 227-5828.
Can I arrange a tour or sales visit?
Contact Wes Olstad (403) 227-5828.
Can I obtain a service connection?
MVRWSC is not actively seeking new customers and generally will not accept service requests from individual users. Requests by municipalities and industries will be considered on a case by case basis according to our water supply policy. Contact John VanDoesburg (403) 227-5828.
How much water does MVRWSC produce?
Average production is about 11.5 million liters per day, supplying nearly 30,000 people with water.
What levels of lead and mercury are in the water?
Levels are usually lower than our laboratory detection limit of 0.0001 mg/L. Maximum levels for lead and mercury established by Health Canada are 0.01 mg/L and 0.001 mg/L respectively.