Council is considering Water - Degas Upgrade Debenture Bylaw No. 2336, which received first reading on June 16, 2026, to finance a major upgrade to the municipally operated groundwater treatment system. The project will enhance the existing degas system for methane management and add a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system to reduce naturally occurring fluoride, ensuring the Town meets new provincial and federal drinking water standards expected in 2027 and achieves 4‑log virus inactivation targets.5M from reserves, $268,272 from the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership, and a $3,092,100 debenture over up to 25 years, with annual debt service around $170,000 funded through user fees. A pilot with Delco Water Treatment Inc. and McElhanney Engineering has confirmed local groundwater suitability for RO, but the final design, procurement, and construction for a 2027 build‑out have not yet been awarded in this document, creating an upcoming opportunity for water treatment design‑build teams, membrane system suppliers, controls integrators, and construction contractors.

AMWWP grant of 268272 is already approved; pilot work positions Delco and McElhanney as incumbents for some aspects, but no indication they have the full implementation contract.