The Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project demonstrates a commitment to growth, sustainability and economic resilience, promising to secure a vital resource—water—that is essential for future development and prosperity. It includes a 25-kilometer pipeline, a water intake from the Bow River, and a massive storage reservoir capable of holding 300,000 cubic meters of water. This system will connect to the water treatment plant in Okotoks and to Foothills County’s water treatment plant in Aldersyde.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of Alberta.

To provide safe and secure drinking water to the region to support the growing water needs of new residential growth and business development in Okotoks and Foothills County. Project benefits include:

• A reliable and sustainable supply of clean water for the community.
• Reduced risk of water shortages.
• A water system that is resilient against potential challenges like population growth, climate change or resource scarcity.
• Water infrastructure will be able to meet both current and future demand

• The water system will include a water main, raw water reservoir, pump station, and intake.
• The Partners have purchased land for the intake. The Town purchased a site for an above-ground raw water reservoir and pump station.
• The Town of Okotoks and Foothills County received $30M in provincial Water for Life Grant funding towards the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project. Read the news release and view announcement video.
• One-hundred percent financed through grants, developer contributions and off-site levies, which are charged to developers to pay for infrastructure required to support growth.

As of December 15, 2025

• The regional watermain is fully installed from the interim well to the Okotoks Water Treatment Plant, with more than 25 km of pipe laid - including major milestones like pulling pipe under the river & crossing Highway 2.
• Work is also nearing completion on the intake pump station, which draws water from the river through a series of underground laterals and moves it into the pipeline system.
• The Midline Pump Station is about 50 percent complete and is expected to be operational in early 2026. This station helps move water from pipe A to pipe B and it will keep water in the reservoir circulating to maintain quality.
• Reservoir planning is underway and the reservoir design includes two large cells capable of storing enough water to meet about three months of Okotoks’ demand. The procurement process is currently being finalized.
• The project remains on track to be fully operational by August 2026.

Visit the Construction Notices Page on okotoks.ca to stay in the loop on construction work happening around town.