Cochrane's water-related pipes carry water to Cochrane homes for everyday use. To preserve and maintain our water systems, the Town of Cochrane is working to mitigate any water loss the system may be experiencing due to service leaks. Service leaks can occur from:
- deterioration after years of usage
- extreme temperature fluctuations
- flaws in the material
- installation and soil type
Water system integrity survey
To be proactive on the issue of water loss, Cochrane has begun a multi-year water system integrity survey to inspect our water pipes and water valves up to the property line of private property owners.
During the inspections, the crews will search for possible water leaks or breaks. If we find any on the property owner’s side of the water connection, it’s the property owner’s job to fix them. Property owners should be aware of this responsibility and check their insurance policies to see if they have coverage for leaks and breaks.
Homeowner and Town of Cochrane water service responsibilities
Cochrane takes care of, and is responsible for, the water service from the water main to the curb stop valve. The pipe from the curb stop valve to the property line belongs to, and is the responsibility of, the property owner.
Ignoring an identified water system leak could result in an unexpected water service failure and/or foundation damage to the home or adjacent properties. Homeowners can look out for the following to see if there may be a problem with their water service:
- reduction in water pressure within the home
- sump pump in basement running regularly
- constant water running noise from the basement, with no visible source
- soft or wet ground not associated with an irrigation system
If you believe you have an issue with your water service, Cochrane staff are available to investigate the concern to help determine if there is a leak with the water service connection. This is a complimentary service at no charge to you, the property owner.