Water leak in ceiling? A plumber in Oliver (Wîhkwêntôwin), Edmonton

Plumber in Edmonton for Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver)

The City lists the neighbourhood as Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver). Its profile says houses were in place before the First World War, with infill in the 1930s, and that the River Valley borders it to the south and 124 Street to the west. Apartment redevelopment later replaced many of the original houses, and the City now describes Oliver as densely populated. It is on the City's list of mature neighbourhoods.

Water leak in ceiling: in an apartment, the building manager first

EPCOR's note for people in multi-unit buildings: contact the building manager to shut off water to the property. Stay out of any water near outlets or cords while you wait. The water leaks page has the rest of the steps.

No hot water Edmonton: shared buildings and houses

Where the hot water is shared by a building, the building manager or landlord is the first call. In a house, EPCOR says the hot water tank is the homeowner's to maintain and repair. See no hot water for the checks that are safe to do.

Plumbing in Edmonton: older pipes in Oliver houses

EPCOR says lead was a material homebuilders used for water service lines before 1960. The City's profile dates Oliver's first houses to before the First World War. If you live in an older house, check the pipe at the meter: EPCOR says grey means galvanized iron or lead.

Plumber downtown Edmonton and Oliver: sending a request

Phone or use the form, any time. 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: Oliver neighbourhood profile (PDF)
• City of Edmonton: Neighbourhood profiles index
• City of Edmonton Open Data: Mature neighbourhoods
• EPCOR: Water shutoff valve
• EPCOR: Water pipes on your property
• EPCOR: Lead in drinking water