Backwater valve subsidy

This program offers financial assistance for the installation of a backwater valve. Learn about the program and eligibility.

Backwater Valve Subsidy Program

Help to protect your home from a sewer line back-up by installing a backwater valve. Our Backwater Valve Subsidy offers financial assistance by providing up to $800 for the installation of an interior or exterior backwater valve. Our program targets Edmonton homeowners:

Whose homes were built prior to 1989
Who have had previous basement flooding from sanitary sewer backup
Who live in areas of Edmonton with previous neighbourhood flooding

Temporary program update

Please note that the requirement to complete a pre-approval inspection with the EPCOR’s Flood Prevention team has been suspended until further notice. All other program eligibility requirements remain in place.

Program eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must:

Not have an existing backwater valve in your home
Not have previously received a subsidy for the application address
Have your home separately serviced (single family dwelling or duplex)

Application process

1. Install the backwater valve

A professional plumber must install the backwater valve. Only the following valves will be subsidized:

Adapt-a-valve
Branch Line Backwater Valve
Fullport Backwater Valve
Retrofit Backwater Valve
Top Check Fullport Backwater Valve

2. Submit your application

Once you have installed your backwater valve, you can apply for the backwater valve subsidy by sending the following to FloodPrevention@epcor.com:

Copy of City of Edmonton acceptable green sticker with permit number
Proof of professional installation with an invoice that notes the model of valve installed; City of Edmonton Business License or GST number must be visible on the invoice; and the invoice must show it is paid
A completed Backwater Valve Subsidy Application Form

City of Edmonton inspection acceptance sticker

Subsidy conditions

The subsidy, up to $800, will be paid by cheque made payable to the homeowner
Subsidies are subject to available funding and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no guarantees to receive a subsidy

Questions?

Contact us at FloodPrevention@epcor.com

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