Boil Water Advisory
March 15, 2026
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has ordered the Town of Castor to issue a Boil Water Advisory effective immediately.
All residences and businesses in the Town of Castor or on Town water are advised to bring all tap water to a rolling boil for one (1) full minute prior to any consumption, including:
- Drinking
- Brushing teeth
- Cleaning raw foods
- Making ice, etc.
Residents and businesses may instead choose to purchase bottled water for consumption for the duration of this advisory.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
The Town of Castor is working closely with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and Alberta Health Services to resolve the water quality concerns.
For health-related questions and further information about boil water procedures, please contact Health Link at 811 or visit 
myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/Boil-water-advisory-how-to-use-water-safely.aspx
Water Restriction In Effect
While repairs are underway, it's critical for residents and businesses to use less water.
This restriction will remain in effect until further notice.
Town Services
The Town of Castor provides its residents with:
- Natural gas
- Water
- Wastewater/sewer
- Solid waste collection
Natural Gas Service
The Town of Castor provides its residents with natural gas. We currently have one full time employee to oversee this service.
Water Service
The Town of Castor obtains its water from the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission (SMRWSC). The SMRWSC consists of 16 municipalities (County of Stettler, Camrose County, Lacombe County, County of Paintearth, Special Areas Board, Town of Castor, Town of Coronation, Village of Bawlf, Village of Big Valley, Village of Consort, Village of Donalda, Village of Halkirk, Village of Rosalind, Village of Veteran, Summer Village of Rochon Sands and the Summer Village of White Sands).
Wastewater/Sewer Service
The Town of Castor provides sewer service to its residents.
Solid Waste Collection
Residential garbage pick up is on Fridays throughout the whole town. Please be sure to have your cart out and ready for pick up by 7:00am. Collection will occur between 7am and 5pm.
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Electronic Billing
Complete the Utility Electronic Billing Application below and email to billie@townofcastor.ca to receive future monthly utility bills and newsletters via email.
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Landfill Services
Paintearth Regional Waste Management Ltd. operates the local transfer stations. If you are a resident of the Town of Castor or County of Paintearth you need a registration number to use the facility. These are available at the Town Office or at the County Office.
Castor, Coronation and Halkirk Waste Transfer Facility Hours
Summer Hours
Wednesdays 1:00-7:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm
Winter Hours
Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
Paintearth Regional Waste Management Ltd.
#1Crowfoot Crossing, Twp. Rd. 374 & Hwy 12
Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0
Phone: 403-882-3211
Toll Free: 888-882-3156
Fax: 403-882-3560
Utilities Consumer Advocate
Visit the Utilities Consumer Advocate website to compare electricity and gas prices in your area, view historical rates, or get help resolving utility related issues.
Their website is an interactive resource that is helping consumers, especially vulnerable Albertans, make informed choices about their electricity and natural gas services.
The website is mobile and tablet responsive and has several innovative new features, all of which are intended to provide a high-quality user/consumer experience:
- An interactive Cost Comparison Tool to give consumers the delivered cost of energy;
- Prominent and clear information about the services of the UCA's Consumer Mediation Team;
- Revamped, plain-language content that's easy to understand and optimized for search engines; and
- A searchable database that displays historical natural gas and electricity rates in a user-friendly format.
Snow Route
Main Street is a posted snow route, and as such, the Town crew may plow between the hours of 4:00am and 10:00am. However, every effort is made to have Main Street cleaned by 8:00am.
During the posted time period, any vehicle impeding the snow removal may be towed at Owner's expense.
During the posted time period, any vehicle impeding the snow removal may be towed at Owner's expense.
