Planned Maintenance
Throughout the month of May 2013, staff will be in the area operating hydrants and flushing water into the ditch systems. Flushing of each distribution system will take approximately two to four hours, depending on the length of infrastructure. Technicians will be flushing various distribution systems on the following dates:
Week of April 29 to May 3: Allin Ridge, Allin Ridge Pointe, The Crossing, Tuscany Hills, Regency Estates, Crestview Heights, Sturgeon Crest, Upper Viscount, Lower Viscount, Manor II, Sturgeon Heights, Hewitt Estates & Sturgeon Valley Vista, Casa Vista, Riverside Park & HuHaven, Northern Lights, ProNorth Industrial Park
Week of May 6 to May 10: Lower Manor, Bristol Oaks, Fairway Blvd, Fern Wood Crescent, Arcand Land, Riverstone Pointe, Pinnacle Ridge, Upper Manor Pointe, Upper Manor Estates, The Banks, Greystone Manor, Summerbrook Estates, Sturgeon Industrial Park, Cardiff Echoes, Cardiff Pittsburg, Grandview Heights and Namao Ridge
Week of May 16 to May 17: Villeneuve, Riviere Qui Barre
Please note that any subdivisions/areas that staff are unable to flush between April 29 and May 10 will be completed the Week of May 13 to May 17.
Water Sampling
Please be advised that Utility Technicians will be out and about collecting water samples in your area. During the warmer months, technicians will need to access your outside taps to collect water samples. Throughout the winter months technicians will need to obtain water samples by coming into your home or business. The reason these samples need to be collected is to ensure that the water Sturgeon County supplies to customers is of the highest quality and safe for consumption.
As the facility operator of the Sturgeon County Water Reservoirs, we are responsible for the day-to-day treatment, distribution and operations of water facilities, and must operate in accordance with the standards set out by Alberta Environment.
Technicians will always be clearly identified by a Sturgeon County vehicle and an employee identification badge.
Please be kind and courteous to our technicians when they visit you to collect a water sample.
Preventative Maintenance Programs
Private property owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of sanitary and water system components that are on their property, up to and including the connection to the public system. The Utilities Department maintains the public water and wastewater infrastructure within Sturgeon County. This includes sanitary sewer mains, manholes, lift stations, water mains, valves, pumphouses, and other components. The Utilities Department is also responsible for repairing any breaks within the system. Should an emergency repair be required, the Department will make every effort to notify affected residents of any outages through notifications, signage and advertising.
In order to minimize the number of emergency repairs, the Department performs preventative maintenance including sanitary system flushing and hydrant flushing. A short description of each is shown below. A maintenance schedule for upcoming flushing locations and dates will be posted on the County website accordingly.
Sanitary System Flushing
Sanitary Flushing is a planned preventative maintenance action that occurs bi-annually in Cardiff and annually in the Sturgeon Valley area. Flushing involves the use of a vacuum truck that utilizes a high pressure water hose to loosen debris and then a vacuum hose to remove the debris. Flushing helps prevent the build up of material in the system that can lead to sewer backups.
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant Flushing is a planned preventative maintenance program that is completed in each area bi-annually. Flushing allows the Utilities Department to purge debris and stagnant water from the distribution system. In addition, it allows for the identification of hydrants in need of maintenance and flow testing.