Storm Drain opening

The recent warmer temperatures combined with freezing overnight has resulted in increased ice build up. Our Public Works team has been working on reducing the ice build up and opening storm drains throughout town this week. Storm drains will be monitored to cautiously open for drainage. The opening of storm drains requires consideration of preventing potential damage to the pipes with the changing temperatures. If drains are opened too much, there is risk of large amounts of water gathering in the lines and if colder temperatures follow, there is potential for the water to freeze and damage the lines.

While Public Works will keep an eye on and open the drains, residents assistance and efforts are always appreciated! You can help this process by maintaining sidewalks and areas around storm drains, minimizing snow, ice and debris as the snow and ice begin to melt. Maintaining these areas and chipping away at ice build up helps to provide a clear path to the storm drain and prevent water from pooling.

**Please ensure when chipping ice that it is not pushed onto the road, as this results in ice ruts when it freezes.

If you notice an area of concern, please reach out to the Town Office or submit a Service Request on the Town website so we can have Public Works assess the area.
pilotbutte.ca/eservice-request