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Water & Sewer Info
Water Main Project News
The Water Main Upgrade Project underway in Alberton will improve our ability to meter water-usage accurately and efficiently. AND We need the public's help at this time.
Our Contractors are working at the west end of town — along Railroad Avenue from 3rd Street to the Milwaukee Spur. In this project area ONLY (see Poster Map), we need to identify any potential water sources not visible to the crews / Engineer.
We need each resident to survey his/her home properties for potentially unseen water sources.
Do you have free-standing water spigots that may be hidden by shrubs, possibly forgotten, on your property?
Do you want to maintain the potential for water connection at these points?
Then you need to contact the Town of Alberton.
Letting us know about your water access points will help ensure that you don't lose that connection to the improved water system.
Important Note: This request for information does not pertain to your home water hookup. We need to know about other water outlets on your property that are not currently documented. This information pertains ONLY to the current Project Phase. Thank you for sharing this information with your neighbors.
Phase II Water Main Work Flow
Contractor RLC has given us an updated schedule. MAP*
2nd/Apple Loop Services - 4/21-5/2
Rockledge/Meadowview Water Main - 5/5-5/16
Rockledge/Meadowview Services - 5/19-5/30
Spring Source Water Main - 6/2-6/13
Spring Source Structure - 6/16-6/20
Landscaping/Cleanup - 6/23-7/4
Meter Pits - 4/28-5/30
Metering - As soon as wireless transmitters arrive.
*NOTE: This schedule does not include unforeseen conditions.
If you have an water-related emergency: After Hours: Leave a voicemail with your address and phone number at the Town Office. Or call Charlei at (970) 641-0965.
Our contractor RLC began work for the 2025 season on Monday, March 17th. SEE MAP
Boring Work done Nov '24. Phase 2 work on the Watermain Upgrade on Railroad Ave. began in Sept. '24. Phase 2 includes construction on 2nd Street. Apple Lane construction is part of Phase 3. In its last phase (Phase 4), construction will impact Rockledge and Meadowview.
Water Main Project
Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade Underway
The Town of Alberton is in Phase Two of a four-part upgrade to its water system. The project involves water treatment, delivery and storage and is financed by a series of grants, loan forgiveness, and a rate increase.
PHASE I
The first phase of the project has been completed. We have upgraded our disinfection system -- transitioning from chlorine gas to a sodium hypochlorite water-disinfection system. We also added chlorine to the Well House.
PHASE II
The second phase of the upgrade is underway. We are upgrading the existing distribution lines north of Railroad Avenue. We are also installing new water-use meters. This phase began Spring of 2022.
PHASE III & IV
Phase Three is to install a new 200,000 gallon, water-storage tank. Phase Four is to develop a new well and pump, enhance testing water at selected residences and continue to improve disinfection. Timetable for this work: TBD.
PROJECT FINANCING
We have obtained several grants including a $750,000 TSEP grant, $125,000.00 DNRC grant, $88,000.00 ARPA grant. We are also applying for a forgiven principle SRF loan.
Water Quality Reports
Consumer Confidence Report for Alberton MT: DEQ Water Quality 2024 Report.
NOTICE of Violation: Late Report / Compliance
Lead Water Pipe Survey
As part of a national program to eliminate lead from water supply systems, Alberton was surveyed for such in late 2024. Here are the results of this survey. For more info, contact the Town.
Alberton Water-Sewer System
The Town of Alberton obtains its water for residential use and fire suppression from a natural spring on the north side of town. Water is collected and chlorinated in a 300,000 gallon tank. Additionally, the Town can pump groundwater from a Well House on Parkway Drive.
Our Sewage Treatment Plant uses a three-cell lagoon system with UV disinfection. The main Lift Station is located at the lagoon. Because the system flows into the Clark Fork river, the Town is required to take weekly, monthly and quarterly tests for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). There is also a Lift Station located at the east end of town that feeds into the main system.
Rates & Fees
The cost of water & sewer in Alberton is a progressive-rate schedule based on water usage. The fee to connect to the system is $100. The base rate is $47.41 per month. Usage is metered and meters read monthly. Bills are sent out on the last working day of the month.
Payment Options
We accept cash, checks, money orders, and electronic payment*.
Note: Electronic payment (Credit/Debit Cards) can be used in person, by phone or online. However, there is a 3% surcharge for all transactions using a credit/debit card.
Stop by the Town Office during business hours (M-Th 9am-3pm) to make an In-Person payment. We also have a secure Lock Box (at the front door) for After-Hour Payments. Mail payment to
PO Box 115, Alberton Montana.
We recommend you use check or money orders for Drop Box or Mail Box.
Pay Your Bill Online
To make a payment online, go to PayGov.US.
Where prompted, enter your state, town and type of payment, as follows:
1. Montana
2. Town of Alberton
3. Utility
Then select MAKE A PAYMENT.
On the Payment Credit/Debit Form, make sure you enter information into the RED HIGHLIGHTED BOXES.
NOTE: There is a 3% surcharge to pay with a credit or debit card.
Sprinkler Rules
Use of water to treat lawns in Alberton is regulated for many reasons, including maintaining an adequate level and flow from the Town's 500-gallon Water Tank. Please sprinkle ONLY on assigned days and within the hours allowed, as follows:
Sprinkling Hours
7 - 10 am
6 - 10 pm
School District:
7 am - 1 pm
M-W-F
Sprinkling Days
Water Use Tied to House Number and Odd/Even Number Day on Calendar
EVEN House #: Water Day
ODD House #: Water Day
Penalties
Violations of Sprinkling Rules could result in a fine, loss of water service, or other restrictions, as may be required.
Under no circumstances shall sprinkling be done between 10 am and 6 pm.
READ FULL Sprinkler Rules for Alberton: PDF
Includes rules for filling pools.