Lining the Sanitary Sewer Connections
Alderbury Crescent. Project 21-2300B.
The Region of Peel has been working in your neighbourhood to replace the existing sanitary sewer system on Alderbury Crescent. Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your home to a wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater is created when water is flushed down the toilet, or goes down the drain in your sink, tub, or shower drain.
This work will be completed by LiquiForce under contract to the Region of Peel. LiquiForce will line the interior of a portion of the sanitary connection pipe which carries wastewater from your home to the sanitary sewer system.
This work involves cleaning and lining the inside of the sanitary sewer pipes with a resin (plastic) and fiber material to extend the service life of these pipes.
This section of pipe to be relined is located within the municipal right-of-way, the land owned by the municipality between the water service box and the street. (The water service box is a small, round, metal valve located outside on the property line between your house and the road.)
We only line the portion of the sanitary connection pipe within municipal property, as it is the homeowners responsibility to maintain the portion on private property.
It is unlikely that this relining work will impact driveways, curbs, boulevards, or front lawns. However, if unforeseen events lead to property impacts, any damage caused by Regional construction will be repaired:
- If we have to dig up the grass to line the sanitary connection, we will replace the sod (grass) in the disturbed area.
- If we have to dig up a section of your driveway to replace or line the sanitary connection, we will repair the driveway by paving a strip over the disturbed area, resulting in minimal seams in the final driveway. If construction activities cause additional damage to the driveway, well repair those areas too.
Construction schedule
We expect to start relining the sanitary connections on Alderbury Crescent around September 6, 2022. We expect to complete this work by September 9.
Wastewater service interruptions
As part of the rehabilitation process, your sanitary sewer service will be out of service for approximately 8 hours. This temporary interruption allows for the pipe to be repaired without digging up the street. To advise you of the exact date and time of this service interruption, LiquiForce will provide you with a second notice at least 24 hours before the lining process begins.
It is important to minimize your water use during the service work:
- You may continue to wash your hands but minimize your water use.
- Do not use showers, bathtubs, dishwashers, or your washing machine.
- Keep toilet flushing to a bare minimum.
These actions will reduce the possibility of sewage backing up into your basement or into your plumbing. If you have a sump pump, please notify us at construction@peelregion.ca or tell the contractor when they arrive at your property.
Odours
You may smell some?odours?while the synthetic resin inside the sewer cures. These odours are temporary and will dissipate within a few hours. You can prevent or minimize these odours by making sure you have water in all of your drains, including your basement floor drain. We recommend pouring a bucket of water down the floor drain and running the water in all sinks, showers, and tubs for a minute, either the evening before or day of the relining work.
Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. Learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones.
Staying informed
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Thank you for your patience as we complete this restoration work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
