Pressure Reducing Valves Program

About the Project

As of 2020, the City of St. Albert has 30 water pressure-reducing valves (PRV) located throughout St. Albert. 

The intent of the program is to be conducted in the following stages: 

  • Stage 1 - develop a PRV chamber standard to be included in the City’s Municipal Engineering Standards. Standardization of PRVs will assist with keeping maintenance and replacement costs down, greater efficiencies, ease of operations and maintenance and ensures uniformity in the operations.
  • Stage 2 - use the City’s PRV standard design to begin replacing PRV’s throughout the city before any breakdown occurs.

What is a Water Pressure Reducing Valve?

Water pressure-reducing valves are compact valves that perform two functions:

  1. Automatically reduce the high incoming water pressure from the city mains to provide a lower, more functional pressure for distribution in the home.
  2. The valves "regulate" by maintaining a set pressure in the home typically between 50 to 80 psi thereby ensuring that the home piping and appliances operate under a safe, more moderate, but satisfactory pressure to limit the strain put on the plumbing infrastructure.

Too much water pressure can cause many plumbing problems, so it is very important to keep the water pressure under control.

Locations

Oakvista Dr & Oakhill Place - COMPLETEBellerose Dr & Boudreau Rd - COMPLETE
2 Boudreau Rd - COMPLETEBishop St & Balmoral Dr - Planned for 2025
Mill Dr & St. Vital Ave - Planned for 2025Bishop St & Belmont Dr - Planned for 2025

Potential Construction Impacts 

  • Temporary sidewalk and road closures. 
  • Equipment will be on-site for excavation and material installation. Please obey all signage and fenced-off areas. 
  • Noise disturbance will occur during work hours.

Timeline

  • PRV Phase 2 Upgrades Construction: Summer 2024

Interactive Map

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Last edited: October 29, 2024