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01 — Our Operators

Certified operators, running the system day and night.

WILD's regional transmission system and truck fill stations are run by provincially certified water operators, responsible for monitoring flow, pressure, and water quality across the network around the clock.

Operators respond to alarms, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and work directly with member communities to keep service uninterrupted.

System at a glance

  • Operated byCertified water operators
  • Monitoring24/7 flow, pressure & quality
  • Delivery methodsRegional transmission lines & truck fills
  • Reporting toThe Commission Manager
02 — Connection & Service Applications

Applying for a new service connection.

WILD deals exclusively with our members to facilitate new connections and service expansions. This process is managed through our Connection and Tap-Off Bylaw, as revised from time to time. For individuals or developers wanting to get connected, the best place to start is by making the request to your local municipality. The municipality will then review and advance the request to WILD for final approval. This process ensure that the local authority, which is allocated only a limited system volume, has a role in prioritizing connections that fit their water distribution plans and local priorities.

01

Submit application

Complete the connection application with property and intended use details.

02

Technical review

Operations staff assess capacity, proximity to existing lines, and system impact.

03

Agreement & fees

Approved applications proceed to a connection agreement and applicable fees.

04

Connection & commissioning

Physical connection is completed and tested before service begins.

Ready to apply?

Download the Connection & Service Application form, or contact our office with questions before you start.

Download application (PDF) Contact our office
03 — Crossing & Proximity Agreement Applications

Building or developing near a transmission line.

Whether you are planning to cross the WILD line, or simply be working within proximity to our facilities, an agreement is required to protect our assets and your development. The Commission has an established practice for receiving, reviewing and approving crossing and proximity agreements for all types of developments. Please use the following application for to get the process started.

01

Check proximity

Confirm whether your project falls within the required setback of a WILD line.

02

Submit application

Provide project plans, site drawings, and construction timelines.

03

Review & conditions

Operations staff review for risk to the line and set any required conditions.

04

Signed agreement

Work can proceed once the proximity agreement is signed by both parties.

Planning nearby construction?

Download the Proximity Agreement Application, or reach out early so we can flag any concerns before you finalize plans.

Download application (PDF) Contact our office
04 — Regional Connection Strategy

Where the system is headed next.

WILD plans future transmission line extensions and capacity upgrades in phases, prioritized by growth pressure, cost-sharing opportunities, and system resilience.

Recently Commissioned Phase 5(a)

Darwell Truck Fill & School Connection

The last stage of the “original build” commissioned in August 2026, bringing water from Alberta Beach around the south shore of Lac Ste. Anne and into the hamlet of Darwell. An ~9million build funded in partnership with Water for Life.

Underway & Ongoing

Priority Connection Mapping Project

A local working strategy focused on combining municipal water distribution planning goals with commission growth strategies, economic, environmental, and regional priorities for promoting system use long-term.

Upcoming Phase 5(b)

System Resiliency & Resevoir Upgrades

A Water for Life funded project seeking to add critical storage and line capacity to known system pinch points. These works are expected to be completed in 2027 and add resiliency, reliability, and an enhanced customer experience to our growing utility.

📄 Read the full Regional Connection Strategy document for detailed phasing, cost estimates, and prioritization criteria.
05 — Maps & Service Locations

Where the regional system reaches.

A simplified view of the transmission network connecting WILD's member communities.

Municipality / Summer Village
First Nation
Water source / treatment
MunicipalityVillage of Alberta Beach
MunicipalityTown of Onoway
MunicipalityParkland County
MunicipalityLac Ste. Anne County
First NationAlexis Nakota Sioux Nation
First NationPaul First Nation
Summer VillageLac Ste. Anne Chain of Estates
Water SourceCapital Region Parkland Water Services Commission
This map is a simplified illustration, not a to-scale engineering drawing. A detailed system map will be added once provided by the Commission's engineering records.