Dust Suppression

Clearwater County is now accepting applications for dust suppression until May 31, 2026.

Calcium Chloride (corrosion inhibitor additive included) is the only option currently available for dust suppression applied by Clearwater County.

The County provides calcium chloride dust suppression for up to 150 metres (500 feet) in front of a farmstead, residence, or business located along a municipal road.

The total cost for one application is $1,016.16. This cost is shared equally between the County and the property owner. The property owner’s portion is $508.08 plus GST for the initial 150 metres, and $6.77 plus GST for each additional metre.

Dust suppression warranty shall begin on the day the dust suppression is applied and runs until September 30 of the year of application. The Municipality will have the right to maintain dust suppression as it deems necessary.

Clearwater County will require full payment prior to application of dust suppression. 

Please note the contract will not automatically renew each year. 

Application forms can be found on the Forms & Applications webpage. Complete and return to dust@clearwatercounty.ca or return in person to the Clearwater County Office. Any e-transfers can also be sent to dust@clearwatercounty.ca

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