Water construction, upgrades and repairs

We operate and maintain the water and wastewater collection and distribution systems in Calgary.

We provide repairs and maintenance for more than 16,000 km of underground pipes for water, sanitary sewer and stormwater.

• Watermain and water pipe breaks
• Sanitary Lateral Lining Program
• Storm Pond Assessment Program
• Crestmont storm pond sediment removal​
• Sanitary sewer investigation program​

We work on new construction projects to improve and expand our water and waste water systems and mitigate potential flooding issues in our storm water system.

• Christie Park Drainage Improvements
• East Bowmont natural environment park
• Valley Ridge Sediment Cleanup and Oil-Grit Separator
• Water Servicing Project in Nose Hill
• Woodlands Woodbine drainage improvements

We upgrade Calgary's water infr​astructure to help expand its capacity and ensure it can meet the demands of a growing City. We use the latest technology and knowledge to conserve and protect our water resources.

• 37 Street Stormwater Trunk Project
• Airport Boundary Metering Project
• Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades and expansions
• Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvement Program
• Inglewood Sanitary Trunk Project
• Northridge Feedermain Project
• Rangeview Sanitary Trunk Project
• Shaganappi Pump Station Project
• Sunnyside Community Drainage Improvement

We have identified over 200 flood-related projects requiring repairs or restoration.

We are working on a number of Riverbank stabilization and erosion sites. We are also working on the storm drainage system and lift stations. To learn more, visit our Flood Mitigation and Recovery Projects page.

The Stormwater Quality Retrofit Program is adding more wet ponds to long-established areas of the city. Wet ponds protect the quality of water in our rivers by slowing the water down and allowing sediment to settle out. Plants in the wet ponds help remove pollutants.