Plumbing emergency, Edmonton? Finding a plumber in Old Strathcona

Plumber Edmonton south: Old Strathcona and Strathcona

The Old Strathcona Provincial Historic Area, designated in 2007, covers about five city blocks, from 85 Avenue south to 80 Avenue and from 102 Street west to 106 Street. Around it is the City neighbourhood of Strathcona, with the North Saskatchewan River Valley to the north and Mill Creek Ravine to the east. Strathcona became part of Edmonton in 1912, when the City of Strathcona amalgamated with Edmonton. The City's profile says it is recognized for historic older homes, though walk-up and high-rise apartments supply most of its dwelling units.

Sewer backup Edmonton: what EPCOR says about older homes

Strathcona is on the City's list of mature neighbourhoods, generally completed before 1970. EPCOR says no-corrode sewer pipe went into Edmonton homes from the 1940s through the 1960s and should be replaced or relined before it deteriorates. EPCOR's combined sewer, one pipe for stormwater and wastewater together, was developed before 1960.

Clogged drain Edmonton: what to check first

One slow drain is an internal problem for a plumber, EPCOR says. A floor drain bringing water up is a sewer backup, and EPCOR's 24-hour line is 780-412-4500. See clogged drains and sewer backup.

Plumbing emergency Edmonton: requests from Old Strathcona

For a frozen line in winter, start with frozen pipes.

Call or send the form any time, 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: Strathcona neighbourhood profile (PDF)
• City of Edmonton Archives: Strathcona neighbourhood
• City of Edmonton Open Data: Mature neighbourhoods
• EPCOR: No-corrode pipe
• EPCOR: Combined sewer system
• EPCOR: Sewer lines
• EPCOR: Common causes of sewer backup