Update: The 2026 Annual Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program is now complete.

Thank you Residents for your understanding and participation in the program.

May 28, 2026

Annual sewer cleaning and televising throughout Steinbach will take place starting Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 27. During this time, nearly 8000 metres of pipe will be cleaned and televised. 

The work is routine preventative maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. Sections to be cleaned are determined based on information gained during monthly inspections, last cleaning or televising date, and critical level of service. The pipes are cleaned by a high-pressure flushing system that runs fresh water through the lines to clear away any sedimentary deposits. Vacuum trucks pick up water and sediments further down the line. A remote-controlled self-propelled camera vehicle is then sent through to inspect the line and ensure that the pipes are clean, and the infrastructure is in good condition.

Affected residents will receive a courtesy notification on their door before their street is worked on. The work may take place anytime during the two days following receipt of the notice. If any problems are identified, another notice will be given at that time.

The City thanks all residents in advance for their cooperation with the maintenance of our wastewater infrastructure.

Updates on progress will be posted here daily, Monday to Friday. 

 

Locations

Here is the list of streets that the City is focusing on this year, sorted by expected start date: 

  • Tuesday, May 19
    • Hanover St (177 to Reimer Ave) — Completed May 19
    • Home St — Completed May 19
    • Hospital St — Completed May 19
  • Wednesday, May 20
    • PTH 52W (Main St to First St) — Completed May 20
    • PTH 12N (Stone Bridge Cross to Penfeld Dr) — Completed May 20
    • Second St (Reimer Ave to Barkman Ave) — Completed May 20
  • Thursday, May 21
    • Loewen Blvd (Home St to Birch St) — Completed May 21
    • Oak Cres — Completed May 21
    • Brandt St (196, 200, 202) — Completed May 21
  • Friday, May 22
    • Southpark Dr (Chrysler Gate to 35 A & B)  — Completed May 22
    • Springwood Bay — Completed May 22
    • Chaddington Bay  — Completed May 22
  • Monday, May 25
    • McKenzie Ave (57 to Brandt St) — Completed May 25
    • Giesbrecht St (Coral Cres to McKenzie Ave) — Completed May 25
    • Blair Bay — Completed May 25
    • Clover Bay — Completed May 25
    • Ellice Ave (Brandt St to Giesbrecht St) — Completed May 25 
  • Wednesday, May 27
    • Bushfarm Rd (BU 01 - BU 15) — Completed May 28
  • Thursday, May 28
    • Sesame St (115 to 132) — Completed May 28

Sewer lines on some other streets may be cleaned if time and budget allow. Houses along those streets will be notified in advance. 

If your street is listed above, you will receive notice before the work takes place.

 

Homeowners should take the following precautions: 

  • Cover all toilet bowls (under the lid) with saran wrap to prevent water from spraying in some cases where the vent might be plugged, or the main lines are extremely dirty. 
  • Sinks & bathtubs - Insert the plugs (in all sinks and bathtubs) 
  • Floor traps in the basement - Place a piece of plastic under the cover and put something heavy on top of the trap. 
  • Odours - If you experience an unpleasant odour in your house after the flushing process, run some water in all sinks with traps, flush the toilet, pour some water into the floor trap in the basement and open the windows for a short period of time. This should eliminate the odour. 

Learn more about the City's sewer cleaning inspection program. 

 

Questions?

Should you require any further information, please contact the City's Waterworks Department at 204-346-6573, between 8am to 5pm, and 204-346-6232 after 5pm.

If you do not get an answer, please leave a message with your contact information so that a staff member can call you back.