Services
Water Treatment Plant
Water System Ashcroft has a new Water Treatment Facility, which is regulated by Interior Health, that removes organic and in-organics through membrane filtration. The water treatment facility is state of the art and capable of ultra violet disinfection.
Waste Water System Village waste water is transported through sewer lines to the municipal Sewage Treatment Plant, operated by the Public Works department. Bio-solids are processed through a centrifuge, and the resulting product is sent to a bio-solid management program.
Electric Power Supplier Electric power for the Village of Ashcroft is provided by BC Hydro, a crown corporation of the provincial government and is regulated by the BC Utilities Commission. Electricity rates for business customers will depend on the annual peak demand and total annual energy usage. Detailed rate information can be found at https://www.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/rates-energy-use/electricity-rates/business-rates.html
Natural Gas Supplier Fortis BC provides the natural gas service to businesses and residents in Ashcroft. It is a Canadian owned, BC based company. Their primary service is for heating and hot water. Rate information can be found at https://www.fortisbc.com/services/natural-gas-services
Telecommunications Ashcroft has many options for high-speed internet, cable, and wireless providers with TELUS supplying the main telecommunications infrastructure for the municipality. 22
