A plumber in Highlands: plumbing in Edmonton, starting with what to do now

Plumbing in Edmonton: Highlands at a glance

Large houses went up along and near Ada Boulevard, by the river valley, with more modest homes further from the valley. The City notes many significant heritage resources here, and lists Highlands among its mature neighbourhoods.

Basement flooding Edmonton: sewer pipes from the 1940s to 1960s

The lots left empty after the 1911 boom were mostly built on in the late 1940s and 1950s. EPCOR says no-corrode sewer pipes were used in Edmonton homes through those decades and into the 1960s. It recommends replacing or relining them, ideally before they deteriorate and back sewage into the house. EPCOR adds that backwater valves were not required in homes built before 1989.

If sewage is coming up now, go to sewer backup.

Frozen pipes and no water in Highlands

No water from any tap on a cold day can mean a frozen service line. EPCOR treats that as a water emergency: 780-412-4500. The frozen pipes page has the safe way to thaw a pipe inside the house.

Plumber Edmonton: Highlands requests

For a split pipe, start with burst pipes.

Call or send the form, day or night. A local plumber will call you back as soon as possible. If this can't wait, call other plumbers too.

Renting? Tell your landlord or building manager now. They may have their own emergency line, and they may need to approve the work.

Sources

• City of Edmonton: Highlands neighbourhood profile (PDF)
• City of Edmonton Open Data: Mature neighbourhoods
• EPCOR: No-corrode pipe
• EPCOR: Backwater valve
• EPCOR: Frozen pipes
• EPCOR: Emergencies