In Strathcona County a like-for-like water heater replacement needs no gas permit; if venting or piping changes, the gas permit costs $90 (2026 bylaw).
[1] Strathcona County · Bylaw 43-2025, 2026 Fees, Rates and Charges[01] Plumber in Sherwood Park, AB · 24/7 dispatch lineUpdated
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One number for Sherwood Park, answered 24/7. Sherwood Park is about 13.2 km from downtown Edmonton, with 75,575 residents (2024 census); we route your call to a local plumbing company that serves your area.
01 · EmergencyCall (587) 410-9956Answered 24/7 →02 · Planned jobGet a quoteWater heater, sewer, remodel →
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What we know about Sherwood Park.
Sources numbered · checked Oct 2026
Water heater permitOnly if piping moves
Water supplierEPCOR
Sherwood Park's water is North Saskatchewan River water treated at EPCOR's E.L. Smith plant in Edmonton, with fluoride added. EPCOR's water averaged 10.2 gpg (173.9 mg/L) in 2025, rated hard by the USGS.
[2] Strathcona County · Water quality · EPCOR water quality reports 2025–2026 · USGSHomes built 1980 or earlier32.8%
In Strathcona County, 32.8% of occupied homes were built in 1980 or earlier, so a notable share of homes may have older supply or drain lines.
[3] Statistics Canada · 2021 Census ProfileBackwater valve rebate50%, max $1,200
Strathcona County rebates up to 50% of a backwater valve's supply and installation cost, to a maximum of $1,200, to cut sewer-backup flood risk.
[4] Strathcona County · Backwater valve rebateWater-use banJan. 29, 2024
An outage at EPCOR's E.L. Smith plant forced a county-wide ban on non-essential water use from Jan. 29, 2024; the County said drinking-water quality was not affected.
[5] Strathcona County · Ban announced on non-essential water useWhat we dispatch for in Sherwood Park.
Edmonton-area prices · final price set by the plumber after diagnosis
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Emergency plumbing
Burst pipe, active leak, no water. Shut the main valve, then call.
$180–$350After-hours dispatch · Canadian guide
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Drain cleaning
Kitchen, bath and main-line clogs, cleared and camera-checked.
$150–$300Basic snaking · Edmonton plumber
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Water heaters
Repair or replacement, tank or tankless. A like-for-like swap needs no permit under Alberta rules.
$1,800–$2,60040-gal gas tank, installed · Edmonton plumber
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Backwater valves
Installed with the City permit, so you can claim EPCOR's subsidy.
$3,000–$5,000Installed · Edmonton plumber
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Sewer line repair
Breaks and root intrusion, scoped on camera before any digging.
$100–$250/ftTrenchless · Edmonton plumber
Quote → - 06
Tankless water heaters
Whole-house tankless units sized, vented and installed, gas line checked first.
$3,200–$5,500Installed · Edmonton plumber
Quote → - 07
Leak detection & repair
Hidden leaks located before anything is opened, then repaired.
$99–$1,000Hidden-leak detection · Canadian guide
Call → - 08
Frozen pipes & sump pumps
Frozen lines thawed, split pipes repaired, sump pumps tested or replaced.
$140–$475Service call · Canadian guide
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Edmonton and the towns around it.
Every town has its own page, with its own sourced facts.
Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (Edmonton: July 1, 2025 estimate; Sherwood Park: Strathcona County) · straight-line distance from downtown
Asked in Sherwood Park.
Answers checked Oct 2026 · sources under each answer
- Q.01
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Sherwood Park?
Not a gas permit for a like-for-like swap: Strathcona County's 2026 fee bylaw says replacement with a similar unit (no change in venting or piping) needs no permit; changes need a $90 gas permit.
Source: Strathcona County · Bylaw 43-2025, 2026 Fees, Rates and Charges - Q.02
Where does Sherwood Park's water come from?
From the North Saskatchewan River, treated at EPCOR's E.L. Smith plant in Edmonton; EPCOR's system averaged 173.9 mg/L (10.2 gpg) total hardness across 728 samples in 2025.
Source: Strathcona County · Water quality; EPCOR water quality reports 2025–2026 - Q.03
Does Strathcona County offer a backwater valve rebate?
Yes: up to 50% of the valve's supply and installation cost, to a maximum of $1,200.
Source: Strathcona County · Backwater valve rebate