Water and Sewer
NEW!! Water Portal
As part of the City’s program to update water meters, residents now have access to an online portal to monitor their water usage.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan purchases water through a regional water supply commission, from EPCOR, who is responsible for water treatment. View EPCOR's Water Quality Reports.
Meter Reading Upgrades:
- The City installed remote collection devices on water meters to speed-up data collection
- The City is upgrading to an automated data collection system for real-time water measurement
- The City is creating a free downloadable app for real-time monitoring of water use and billing
Bulk Water Station |
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The Truck Fill / Bulk Water Station is operated by Public Works and serves residential, commercial, and industrial water haulers. |
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Drainage and Stormwater Management |
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The City's stormwater management system gathers rainfall and surface water runoff to help reduce flooding. |
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Leak Detection |
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Sewer |
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The City is responsible for the pipe from your property line to the sewer main, and for roots intruding sewers from boulevard trees or park trees. As the homeowner, you are responsible for pipes within your property, house, and blockage caused by roots from trees within your property or anything that has been flushed. What to do if you have a sewer backup. If you notice a non-urgent issue with your sewer, please contact us through Fort Report. A City employee will be in contact within 48 hours.
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Water Quality |
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With recent news stories about lead in water, here is the information you need to know about water quality in Fort Saskatchewan:
Steps for Homeowners*Residents who think their homes may have a lead service pipe can check by following these 3-steps: Step 1: Find your water service inletThe inlet pipe is where the water line comes into the building, usually in a basement utility room, sometimes hidden in a cabinet or under the stairs. Your water meter and shut-off are typically located here. Step 2: Check the pipe colourCheck the colour of the pipe coming out of the ground and into the meter. You may have to lightly sand the surface of the pipe. If the pipe is:
Step 3: Check the pipe hardnessIf you think your water service line could be lead, try gently etching into the pipe. Lead is relatively soft metal and scratches easily. Do not attempt this if you think the line could be plastic. While this checklist is a good indicator of whether your pipes are lead, please note that every pipe is a little different. A professional plumber can assist in determining if your internal plumbing contains lead. *Information provided by EPCOR. Additional information |