Sewer Backup Notice
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The Town of Vegreville is aware of a sewer backup in the area of 46 Avenue and 52 Street.
This issue may be affecting nearby residences and could result in sewer backups in basements within the surrounding area.
Town Public Works crews are currently on site and working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible.
Residents in the affected area are encouraged to monitor their basements and report any concerns to the Town.
The Town of Vegreville appreciates residents' patience and understanding while this work is underway. Updates will be provided here as more information becomes available.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Heavy Rainfall Impacting Municipal Systems
Update: 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 1
The Town of Vegreville continues to work around the clock to mitigate the impacts of what is considered an unprecedented weather event for our region.
As of approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, nearly 5 inches / 127 millimetres of rainfall had been recorded in some areas of Vegreville over an approximately 24-hour period.
At this time, all Town systems and infrastructure remain fully operational and are working as intended. However, the significant amount of accumulated — and continuing — rainfall has pushed these systems to their limits.
The Town is aware of sewer backups affecting some residences within the community and, in addition to town crews, has contracted several independent vacuum trucks to assist with moving water and helping reduce pressure on the system.
Residents are asked to limit water use where possible until conditions improve. This includes reducing running dishwashers and washing machines.
The Town of Vegreville thanks residents for their patience and understanding as crews continue working diligently to alleviate stress on the system. The Town would also like to thank the contractors who are providing additional support during this ongoing response.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Heavy Rainfall Impacting Municipal Systems
Update: 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 1
The Town of Vegreville continues to respond around the clock to the impacts of an unprecedented rainfall event in our region. Town crews, along with contracted vacuum trucks, will continue working through the night to manage ongoing issues related to the weather. Residents may experience increased noise overnight due to this essential work.
At this time, all municipal systems and infrastructure remain operational and functioning as designed. However, the sustained and significant rainfall has placed the system under considerable strain.
The Town is aware that some residences are experiencing sewer backups. Additional contracted vacuum trucks have been brought in to support local crews by helping to move water and reduce pressure on the system.
Residents are asked to reduce water usage where possible until conditions improve, including limiting the use of dishwashers and washing machines.
We appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents during this time, as well as the support of our contracted partners assisting with the ongoing response.
Updates will be provided here as more information becomes available.
Update: June 2, 2026 – 10:00 AM
The Town of Vegreville has made significant progress in its efforts to reduce the strain placed on municipal infrastructure following the significant rainfall experienced over these last few days.
The Town would like to thank its Public Works crews, as well as the independent
vacuum truck operators who provided additional support, for their work in
helping alleviate pressure on the system by moving water over several
consecutive hours beginning Sunday, May 31.
At this time, conditions have improved. Should conditions deteriorate, the Town will continue to provide updates as required.
How Much Rain Did Vegreville Receive?
According to data sourced from acis.alberta.ca and compiled by the Town of Vegreville, the top three single-day precipitation amounts recorded in Vegreville between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 2025 were:
June 24, 1983: 57.88 mm
September 2, 1987: 61.5 mm
August 6, 1994: 69.85 mm
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, according to Environment Canada, Vegreville recorded 80.3 mm of total precipitation, exceeding those previous single-day totals. Several local rain gauges recorded even higher amounts, with some readings nearing or exceeding 120 mm.
For additional context, according to WeatherSpark.com, Vegreville typically sees an average monthly rainfall amount between approximately 52 mm and 67 mm in May and June. This means that, in some areas, the community received more rain in one 24-hour span than it would typically receive in an entire month.