As a water customer of ALP Utilities, you will receive a high-quality product that meets every federal and state standard for safe drinking water.
ALP serves over 3,366 residential water customers and produces an average of 1.4 million gallons of water per day. The average ALP residential customer uses 50,760 gallons of water per year. What you pay for water provides adequate system maintenance, capital improvements and chemicals, and assures a safe drinking water supply.
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Water Quality Reports
ALP Utilities is required to provide a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to our customers. The CCR summarizes information regarding water resources used (i.e., rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or aquifers), any detected contaminants, compliance and educational information on contaminants.
Please contact us at 320-763-6501 if you would like to receive a printed copy of the CCR or have any questions.
Water Hardness
Alexandria’s water comes from protected groundwater sources and is drinkable from its source; however, untreated groundwater contains naturally occurring elements like iron, manganese and hardness/calcium.
Water treatment removes all but a trace of the iron and manganese but does not reduce the hardness or soften the water. As a result, most residents benefit from having a home water softener to address aesthetic issues like spots on dishes and calcium buildup on plumbing fixtures.
ALP ads 1.0 mg/l of chlorine to the water and 0.5 mg/l of fluoride as mandated by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Water hardness = 25 grains per gallon.
Bulk Water Fill Station
ALP has a bulk water fill station available 24-hours for public use. Payment is via credit card. Fill station pipe connections are 2 ½ inch fire thread, just like fire hydrants.
Location:
ALP Water Treatment Plant
514 N Oak Street, Alexandria MN 56308
Cost:
- 100 gallons: $1.50
- 200 gallons: 3.00
- 500 gallons: $7.00
- 1,000 gallons: $14.00
- 2,000 gallons: 28.00
Please note: Water hoses and fittings are not provided.
Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions
No sprinkling between 10 am – 6 pm from June 1 – September 1. This is the hottest part of the day and most watering is lost to evaporation.
Exemptions:
- Private wells used for watering.
- Hand watering of gardens and trees using a watering can or hose.
- New landscaping or sod, may be watered daily but not between 10 am – 6 pm, for a period of 30 days after installation.
Hydrant Flushing
ALP Utilities flushes all hydrants annually, typically in the spring. It takes crews about 3-4 weeks to flush all the hydrants. Flushing creates a scouring velocity in the water mains to remove any settled impurities. The flushing operation also serves as a check for proper fire hydrant function.
If discolored water is experienced in your home or business, it is usually temporary and will clear up in a few hours. Running cold water taps should help speed up this process. Contact us if the water does not clear up at 320-763-6501.
ALASD Sewer Service
ALP Utilities is contracted by Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District (ALASD) to bill monthly sewer charges.
Rates are set by ALASD’s board of directors. If you have questions about sewage rates or are experiencing problems with your sewer system, contact ALASD at 320-762-1135.