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Temporary road closure on Oak Street October 8, 2025

Beginning Wednesday, October 8, COPCAN is performing sewer spot repairs near the intersection of Oak and Elm streets. This work requires the temporary closure of the 1800 block of Oak Street between Riverside Avenue and Elm Street (see map). Residents in this area can continue to access Oak Street via Topping Street.

The work is expected to take about a week to complete. There are no planned or scheduled water shutoffs associated with this work. COPCAN will communicate with residents directly...

Unidirectional water-main flushing October 2025

The City of Trail Utilities crews are conducting unidirectional watermain flushing to maintain and improve water quality in the distribution system.

Areas affected: Shaver’s Bench, Miral Heights, Glenmerry, and Waneta
Start date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025                     
Duration: Approximately four weeks

What to expect:

• During flushing, chlorinated water will be supplied from the Water Treatment Plant to the affected areas.
• You may notice discoloured water during this process. If so, please run your cold water taps...

Shaver's Bench water service disruption on October 6, 2025

On Monday, October 6, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be a water service interruption for residents of Shaver’s Bench, to accommodate the repair of a water main valve. Click here for a map of the affected area.

Prepare in advance by having potable water on hand.  Consider filling your bathtub to use as a water source to fill the back of your toilets. If you experience discoloured water and air when the water service is turned back on, run your cold taps for several minutes until the...

City of Trail launches sewer spot repairs across multiple locations

The City of Trail is initiating a series of sanitary sewer system spot repairs as part of its ongoing trenchless rehabilitation program. The contract has been awarded to COPCAN, with work anticipated to begin before the end of September. Repairs are expected to continue through to the end of October.

These repairs target aging infrastructure identified through CCTV inspections conducted in 2019 and 2023. The scope includes replacing damaged manholes, correcting sagging or collapsed sewer...