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Water, Sewer & Drainage
Water distribution and wastewaster collection (sewers) are part of your utility services with the City of Beaumont. Drainage in Beaumont refers to water moving through storm sewers, storm water management facilities and the LeBlanc Canal.
Operations ensures drainage in Beaumont through storm sewers, storm water management facilities, and the LeBlanc Canal. All storm water (rain water, snow thaw, and surface drainage) eventually makes its way to North Saskatchewan River.
During our annual spring thaw (March or April), natural ponding will occur on our roadways. Our team works to resolve ponding concerns as quickly as possible, through snow plowing, snow removal, catch basin clearing, swale clearing, and culvert steaming. We will prioritize the concerns by traffic volume on our roadways and public safety.
Our crews will be working along the edges of roadways clearing snow, ice, garbage, leaves and debris from the catch basins (drains) located along the curbs and gutters.
We would like to thank residents, in advance, for assisting in clearing catch basins (drains) on their streets.
Storm Water Management Facilities
See more information on our Storm Water Management Facilities here.
Contact Water and Wastewater department
For after-hours water and wastewater emergencies, call: 780-955-7778
For questions about drinking water, call: 780-929-4300
Sign up for utility services
Learn how to set up your utility service with the City.
Locate utility lines
The City of Beaumont doesn't belong to Alberta One-Call for water and sewer lines. Learn more about your responsibilities and how to submit a Locate Request with the City.
Water distribution
Water provided through the City of Beaumont’s system meets or exceed federal guidelines and is safe to drink.
The City regularly tests and monitors drinking water in the city’s distribution system for quality and contaminants, including lead. All tests show lead levels to be several times below the maximum concentration in Canadian drinking water guidelines.
Wastewater collection
Water or wastewater lines on public property are the responsibility of the City of Beaumont.
Terms you may hear
Access point: The cleanout or other point of access to the wastewater service line for the purposes of inspection and cleaning.
Front floor cleanout: A cleanout or access point that is located in the floor, typically near the front wall of the house.
Mainline: The portion of the wastewater system that collects and transports
wastewater to the treatment plant. Typically located in or near the street.
Service line (or service lateral): The piping that connects your house or building sewer to the wastewater main.
Drainage
All storm water (rain water, snow thaw, and surface drainage) eventually makes its way to North Saskatchewan River.
Spring Thaw
During the annual spring thaw (March or April), natural ponding will occur on our streets and roads. The City's team uses snow plowing, snow removal, catch basin clearing, swale clearing and culvert steaming to resolve ponding concerns as quickly as possible. Areas are prioritized by traffic volume on our roadways and public safety.
Crews clear snow, ice, garbage, leaves and debris from the catch basins (drains) located along the curbs and gutters. The City thanks residents for their help in clearing the drains on their streets.
Storm Services
Most houses in Beaumont have a storm service that drains the groundwater around the house with assistance of a sump pump. Storm services in Beaumont are above the frost line. Storm services can freeze in winter months; you can hook up a hose to the "Y" pipe beside your house to allow the groundwater from your sump pump to flow away from your foundation. You can prepare for spring thaw by purchasing a sump pump hose kit from your local hardware store.