For Residents

Flooding FAQs

Severe rainstorms in early July 2004 caused flooding on streets, roadways and in more than 4,000 homes throughout Edmonton. Damage to public and private property was extensive. This event prompted Drainage Services to make flood prevention a top priority. The following are the most frequently asked questions about flood prevention in Edmonton:

City Flood Prevention Strategies FAQ - Answers questions about what the City is doing to try to prevent future flooding in Edmonton.

Property Owners FAQ - Answers homeowners' questions about what they can do to prevent flooding in their homes and on their properties.

Community Flood Prevention FAQ - Answers questions about why some communities flood more than others and what community improvements are being made.

Sewer Maintenance FAQ - Answers questions about how sewer maintenance helps prevent flooding.

For more information:

Drainage Services

Main Floor, Century Place
9803-102A Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3A3

Telephone	780-496-5454
Fax	780-496-3601
Email	BackWaterValve@edmonton.ca