.Lacombe and area bulk water users are advised that the City's Bulk Water Fill Station, located at 5214 Wolf Creek Drive, was scheduled to open today.

Unfortunately, this has been delayed due to unforeseen technical issues encountered during the station’s payment system change-over. 

The Bulk Water Station is now expected be closed until Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

The nearest bulk water station is located in Red Deer at Water Worx (7495 Edgar Industrial Bend), and can be contacted at 403-358-3377.

Earlier story from August 28th.

The bulk water fill station in Lacombe located at the recycling depot on Wolf Creek Drive is closed this week. 

A new payment system is being installed, so the station will no longer accept cash on site, instead you'll have the option of using a credit card or having unique user account access. 

Utilities Manager Chris Huston explains why they are making the changes.

"In an effort to increase the level of service to our haulers, the City is upgrading the bulk water station to Flowpoint's new cloud-based payment softward, Water Exchange."

"We're asking users to return their bulk water keys for a refund on their deposits. If you require bulk water during the shut-down you're asked to call Infrastructure Services."

Bulk water users can visit here to set up an account.

For more information or further assistance email utilities@lacombe.ca, or call 403-782-1256.