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      • Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge
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      • Winter Walking & Snow Clearing
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      • Sidewalk Planning
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      • Leisure Centres
      • Golf Courses
      • Gordon Howe Campground
      • Outdoor Pools
      • Outdoor Tennis / Pickleball Courts
      • Summer Play Programs (Paddling Pools & Spray Pads)
      • Skateboard Sites
      • Sport Fields
      • Youth Centres
      • Cross Country Ski Trails
      • Skating Rinks
      • Toboggan Hills
      • Recreation Facility Rentals
    • Recreational Programs & Activities
      • Drop-in Programs
      • Fit Over 50 Programs
      • Leisure Online
      • Leisure Guide
      • Special Needs Services
      • Leisure Access Program
      • The First Step Program
      • Become a Lifeguard
      • Recreation & Parks Master Plan
      • Metawetan Programs
      • Become a Fitness Instructor
      • Become a Recreation Leader
      • Low Cost / No Cost Opportunities
      • Registered Programs
      • Swimming Lessons
    • Events & Attractions
      • Event Planning
      • Nutrien Playland
      • Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
      • Conservatory
      • Farmers' Market Building
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      • Park Bookings & Permits
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      • Developing our New Accessibility Plan
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      • Recreational Use of Stormwater Ponds
    • Cultural Diversity
      • Indigenous Initiatives
      • Living in Harmony Awards
      • Race Relations: City Policy
      • Anti-Racism Education
      • Race Relations Month
      • DEIAC Sponsorship Program
      • Have Tea with Me: Promoting a culture of inclusion
      • Place Naming
      • Reconciliation and DEI
    • Heritage Properties & Programs
      • Discover Your Property's History
      • Municipal Heritage Property Designation
      • Heritage Plan, Policy & Program Review
      • Doors Open
      • Facade Conservation & Enhancement Grant Program
      • Heritage Register
    • Saskatoon History & Archives
      • History
      • Archives
      • Nutana Cemetery (Pioneer Cemetery)
      • Woodlawn Cemetery History
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      • How to Winter Resources
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      • Start a Business
      • Business Licence Categories
      • Business Licence Online
      • Saskatoon Appeal Board
    • Development Regulation
      • Zoning and Land Use
      • Developers & Homebuilders
      • Lot Drainage
      • Specifications & Standards
      • Asbestos Awareness
    • Building, Development & Construction
      • Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Multi-Storey Building Permit
      • Residential Building Permit
      • Permit Forms & Applications
      • Zoning
      • Demolition
      • Plumbing
      • Building Permit Inspections
      • 2020 National Codes
      • ePermitting Planning Approvals
    • Land Development
      • Single-Unit
      • Multi-Unit
      • Industrial
      • Commercial & Mixed Use
    • Major Projects
      • Upcoming Projects
      • Current Projects
      • Past Projects
      • Public Private Partnerships
    • Doing Business with the City
      • New Payment and Purchasing Guidelines
      • Bid & Vendor Information
      • Procurement Policy
      • Diverse Procurement Practices
      • Non-Standard Procurement (Sole Source)
      • Product Submissions
  • EnvironmentalInitiatives
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      • Environmental Commitments
      • Business and Non-Profit Resources
      • Resident Resources
      • School Resources
      • Greening City Operations
      • Get Connected
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      • Climate Change in Saskatoon
      • Climate Budget
      • Climate Adaptation
      • Environmental Grant
      • Targets and Progress
    • Energy & Water
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Water Conservation Strategy
      • Facility Improvement Program
      • Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
      • Renewable and Low-emissions Energy
    • Solid Waste
      • Solid Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan
      • ICI Waste Diversion
      • Mattress Recycling
      • Waste Data & Studies
      • Public Space & Event Waste Diversion Project
    • Environmental Dashboard
      • Climate, Energy and Buildings
      • Water
      • Transportation
      • Waste
    • Green Network
      • Rainfall Report
      • Groundwater
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      • Urban Forest
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      • City Careers
      • Build a Career, Shape a City
      • Hiring Process
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      • Why the City of Saskatoon?
      • What We Are Proud Of
    • Our Strategic Plan & Performance
      • Strategic Plan
      • Service, Savings & Sustainability Report (SSS)
      • City Manager's Message
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  • Waste Wizard
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  • Pet Wellness Guide
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  • Electric Scooters (E-scooters)
  • Driving & Roadways
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  • Managing Traffic
  • Road Maintenance & Repair
  • StreetSmarts
  • Traffic Bylaw
  • Winter Road Maintenance
  • Bridges
  • The History of our Bridges
  • Bridge Maintenance
  • Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge
  • Walking
  • Sidewalk Preservation
  • Walking Routes & Maps
  • Winter Walking & Snow Clearing
  • Walkways
  • Sidewalk Planning
  • Active Transportation
  • Pedestrian Safety
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  • Public Pay Parking
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  • Recreational Facilities & Sport Fields
  • Leisure Centres
  • Golf Courses
  • Gordon Howe Campground
  • Outdoor Pools
  • Outdoor Tennis / Pickleball Courts
  • Summer Play Programs (Paddling Pools & Spray Pads)
  • Skateboard Sites
  • Sport Fields
  • Youth Centres
  • Cross Country Ski Trails
  • Skating Rinks
  • Toboggan Hills
  • Recreation Facility Rentals
  • Recreational Programs & Activities
  • Drop-in Programs
  • Fit Over 50 Programs
  • Leisure Online
  • Leisure Guide
  • Special Needs Services
  • Leisure Access Program
  • The First Step Program
  • Become a Lifeguard
  • Recreation & Parks Master Plan
  • Metawetan Programs
  • Become a Fitness Instructor
  • Become a Recreation Leader
  • Low Cost / No Cost Opportunities
  • Registered Programs
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Events & Attractions
  • Event Planning
  • Nutrien Playland
  • Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
  • Conservatory
  • Farmers' Market Building
  • Parks
  • Park Locations & Amenities
  • Park Etiquette
  • Park Bookings & Permits
  • Park Maintenance
  • Park Upgrades & Development
  • Greenhouse
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
  • Parks, Recreation & Attractions
  • Recreational Facilities & Sport Fields
  • Recreational Programs & Activities
  • Events & Attractions
  • Parks
  • Accessibility Plan
  • Developing our New Accessibility Plan
  • The Accessible Saskatchewan Act (Bill 103)
  • Community Consultation
  • Breaking Barriers & Improving Access
  • Arts & Grants
  • Public Art
  • Culture Plan
  • Cultural Mapping
  • Grants
  • Arts & Culture Activities
  • New to Saskatoon
  • Life in Saskatoon
  • Finding a Job in Saskatoon
  • Education in Saskatoon
  • Welcoming Immigrants & Refugees
  • Neighbourhoods & Community Associations
  • Community Associations
  • Block Parties
  • Naming Saskatoon
  • Recreational Use of Stormwater Ponds
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Indigenous Initiatives
  • Living in Harmony Awards
  • Race Relations: City Policy
  • Anti-Racism Education
  • Race Relations Month
  • DEIAC Sponsorship Program
  • Have Tea with Me: Promoting a culture of inclusion
  • Place Naming
  • Reconciliation and DEI
  • Heritage Properties & Programs
  • Discover Your Property's History
  • Municipal Heritage Property Designation
  • Heritage Plan, Policy & Program Review
  • Doors Open
  • Facade Conservation & Enhancement Grant Program
  • Heritage Register
  • Saskatoon History & Archives
  • History
  • Archives
  • Nutana Cemetery (Pioneer Cemetery)
  • Woodlawn Cemetery History
  • WintercityYXE
  • WintercityYXE Strategy
  • How to Winter Resources
  • WintercityYXE Grants
  • Winter Events & Activities
  • Winter in the City
  • Community, Culture & Heritage
  • Accessibility Plan
  • Arts & Grants
  • New to Saskatoon
  • Neighbourhoods & Community Associations
  • Cultural Diversity
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  • Saskatoon History & Archives
  • WintercityYXE
  • Economic Profile
  • Economic Profile Trends
  • Business Statistics & Publications
  • Planning
  • Growth Plans
  • A Vibrant Downtown
  • Programs & Projects
  • Planning Publications
  • Maps
  • Business Licenses
  • Start a Business
  • Business Licence Categories
  • Business Licence Online
  • Saskatoon Appeal Board
  • Development Regulation
  • Zoning and Land Use
  • Developers & Homebuilders
  • Lot Drainage
  • Specifications & Standards
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Building, Development & Construction
  • Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Multi-Storey Building Permit
  • Residential Building Permit
  • Permit Forms & Applications
  • Zoning
  • Demolition
  • Plumbing
  • Building Permit Inspections
  • 2020 National Codes
  • ePermitting Planning Approvals
  • Land Development
  • Single-Unit
  • Multi-Unit
  • Industrial
  • Commercial & Mixed Use
  • Major Projects
  • Upcoming Projects
  • Current Projects
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Protective Plumbing

Protective plumbing is the term used to describe various devices, such as sump pumps, weeping tile, and backflow prevention devices that can help protect against basement flooding and sewage backup. 

Sump Pumps

Sump Pumps are used to re-direct water that is collected in weeping tile, drainage pipes surrounding your foundation, away from your home. Sump pumps consists of a pit found in your basement, a pump, and a discharge pipe. Your sump should be pumping water to an outlet somewhere in your yard. It is important to ensure that this outlet is at least 1 meter (3 ft) from any buildings so that discharged water does not go back into the weeping tile. Your sump outlet should also be located at least 3 m from the edge of your property to avoid impacting your neighbours and causing wet or icy sidewalks.

Some homes have sumps that are connected to the sanitary sewer system. It is important to disconnect these sumps from the sanitary sewer system and instead have them discharge onto the lawn. Adding water to the sanitary sewer system can overwhelm the system and cause sewer backup, especially during heavy summer rains. Additionally, when clean rain water is added to the sanitary system it must be treated which creates additional costs for the City and by extension citizens.

Weeping Tile

Weeping tile is a type of drain that surrounds your house and collects water preventing it from entering your basement. Generally weeping tile is made of perforated pipe surrounded by coarse gravel that wraps around your home. It is best to have weeping tile connected to a sump pump in your basement that then discharges the water somewhere in your yard. Some houses in Saskatoon have weeping tile that is connected directly to the sanitary sewer system. If this is the case in your home you should consider getting a sump pump installed by a qualified plumber as there is a risk that your weeping tile can help to overload the sanitary sewer system and cause sanitary sewer backup.

Back Flow Prevention Devices

Back flow prevention devices, or backwater valves, are used to prevent the sanitary sewer from backing up into your house. These valves are opened normally but in the event of a sanitary backup they close to prevent sewage from coming up into your house. It is important not to flush your toilets or otherwise send things into the sanitary sewer while these devices are closed as this sewage will have nowhere to go and will stay in your house. Because of this it is best practice to have a backwater device that has an alarm or check it regularly during rain storms to insure that it is not closed.

My Home Plumbing

How do I know if my home has weeping tile?

In Saskatoon many older homes (built 1965 or prior) do not have weeping tile however, it is possible that it may have been installed after this. Homes built from 1966-2004 were constructed with weeping tile connected directly to the sanitary sewer system. Homes built after 2005 should have weeping tile that drains to a sump pump that discharges somewhere in your yard.

How do I know if my home has a sump pumping system?
The City of Saskatoon has mandated that all homes built after January 1, 2004 have a sump pumping system. If you have an older home, a system could have been added later on. A sump pit may be round or square. Look for a hole in your basement floor that is about 750 millimetres (30 inches) deep. There should be a pipe entering the side of the pit, and there may be a pump in the pit. The pit should be covered with a child-resistant cover.

Is my sump pump working?
You should test your sump pump system every fall; before each spring thaw and before you leave your house for an extended period. Pouring water into the pit should trigger the pump to operate.

Routine maintenance should also be done every fall. First disconnect the sump pump from the power source. If your sump pump is not equipped with a standard plug in, and is hard-wired to the electrical system, call a qualified electrician. Once the sump pump is disconnected from the power source, remove soil, sand and other debris from the pit; clean the screen that covers the water intake; and make sure that the discharge pipe is clean and that the water is discharging at least two metres from your basement walls. Be sure to reconnect the sump pump.

How do I know if my home has a backwater valve?
If you have a backwater device, it is likely located near a perimeter wall in your basement in an access chamber below the basement floor. Most often this is in your utility room, and probably near your floor drain. It might be hidden under carpet or behind stored items. Some homes have multiple backwater valves.

I don’t have a backwater valve or a sump pump. What now?
Sump pumps and backwater valves must be installed by a licensed plumbing contractor. There are many types of backwater valves and sump pumps. Detailed information, including installation requirements and routine maintenance, can be found in the Protective Plumbing booklet.

How Do I Choose A Plumber?

City staff can perform a Property Information Disclosure (PID) search on your property that will tell you what plumbing has been permitted and inspected. To request a PID search, call the City’s Building Standards Branch at the number listed at the top right-hand corner of the page.

It is important that you choose a qualified professional. Plumbing contractors and technicians must be licensed in Saskatoon. Ask neighbours, family and friends for recommendations. Obtain at least two written estimates. Ask for references and be sure to check them. Before making a choice, find out if the work will be covered by warranty or maintenance contract.

A plumbing system may not be constructed, altered, extended, renewed or repaired unless a plumbing permit has been obtained for the work. You must be a licensed plumbing contractor  registered with the City of Saskatoon in order to obtain a permit.

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Related Documents

Storm Water Flood Resiliency Report (2017)903.89 KB
Protective Plumbing – What Is It?1.57 MB
Spring and Fall Cleaning Checklists, which include sump pump maintenance 36.62 KB
Diagram of Sump With Pumped Discharge to Surface – for new construction129.44 KB
Diagram of Sump Pump Retrofit Option #1330.89 KB
Diagram of Sump Pump Retrofit with optional backflow prevention Option #2331.19 KB
Diagram of Sump with Pumped Discharge to Surface Plus Backflow Prevention 2.04 MB
Diagram of Typical Weeping Tile Connection1.04 MB

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