This work is being done as part of a multi-year sewer cleaning and inspection program for all communities in the region. Sewer cleaning and inspections are done to help identify potential blockages and to monitor the structural health of pipes. Cleanings help to prevent or resolve the buildup of any materials that can block the sewer’s flow, such as roots, grease, debris or broken pipe.
Sewer Cleaning and Inspections
A multi-year program has begun for sewer cleaning and inspections for all communities in the region
Residents and businesses in downtown Fort McMurray, Waterways, Grayling Terrace, Abasand and TaigaNova will be the first neighbourhoods to have this work completed. Residents of these areas can expect this work to take place over the next several weeks.
Uni-jet Industrial Pipe Ltd. will be completing all sewer cleaning and inspection this summer and will provide notice prior to work beginning.
Steps you can take before the work begins:
Sometimes during sewer cleaning, changes in air pressure can cause water to splash from toilets, sinks or drains. To help prevent any mess or damage, we recommend the following:
- Keep toilet lids closed when not in use and use drain plugs in sinks and bathtubs.
- Remove floor mats from your bathrooms and place old towels around the base of toilets.
- If you have a float plug in your floor drain or a backwater valve, make sure it’s clean and working properly.
- Cover basement floor drains with thick plastic (like a freezer bag) and place something heavy on top to hold it in place.
Please refer to the table below to see when this work will take place in your neighbourhood.
Schedule of sewer cleaning and maintenance
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Hospital Street | July 23 - July 25 |
| Waterways | July 28 - Aug 2 |
| Lower Townsite | Aug 3 - Sept 1 |
| Grayling Terrace | Sept 1 - Sept 5 |
| Abasand | Sept 6 - Sept 21 |
| TaigaNova Park | Sept 24 - Sept 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The contractor has built a schedule of which neighbourhoods they plan to do when. Please refer to the schedule above to see when they plan to be in your neighbourhood. If your neighbourhood is not on the list, don't worry. Your neighbourhood may be completed in one of the years to follow. Stay tuned for updates.
We don’t anticipate any major issues, but sometimes things can happen.
In your home:
Sometimes during sewer cleaning, changes in air pressure can cause water to splash from toilets, sinks or drains. To help prevent any mess or damage, we recommend the following:
- Keep toilet lids closed when not in use and use drain plugs in sinks and bathtubs.
- Remove floor mats from your bathrooms and place old towels around the base of toilets.
- If you have a float plug in your floor drain or a backwater valve, make sure it’s clean and working properly.
- Cover basement floor drains with thick plastic (like a freezer bag) and place something heavy on top to hold it in place.
It’s possible you may notice a temporary odour in your home. If that happens:
- Run water in all sinks, bathtubs, and showers.
- Flush toilets.
- Pour a bucket of water into any basement floor drains.
- Open some windows for ventilation.
Once the work is done and equipment has moved out of your neighbourhood, you can return things to normal.
In your neighbourhood
You may see Uni-jet Industrial Pipe Ltd. marked vehicles and equipment in the area, including crews. Please follow posted signs and directions and give room for crews to work safely and efficiently. Please keep children and pets away from all sewer cleaning equipment.
I got a notice last week that work would start and now I received another. What does that mean?
Sometimes, you may receive multiple notices for various reasons:
- Contractors may have to reschedule if they experience an equipment issue or inclement weather.
- There maybe multiple lines to flush in your area that are completed on different days.
Where can I go with questions?
If you have questions about his project, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000.
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Phone: 780-743-7000
Toll free: 1-800-973-9663
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