Calgary Water Services is the City of Calgary utility responsible for drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management. The department operates two major water treatment plants (Bearspaw and Glenmore), an extensive pipe network, and wastewater treatment facilities. Water services are funded through utility rates rather than property taxes—users pay based on consumption. Calgary has implemented water conservation programs to manage demand as the city grows while river supplies face climate variability. Water services represents critical infrastructure requiring ongoing investment in maintenance, upgrades, and capacity expansion.