Greetings, Ward 4 Residents!
As the crisp October air settles in, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter season. In this month’s newsletter, we’ve put together some essential tips and reminders to help you get ready. From protecting your pipes to winterizing your garden, we’ve got you covered.
Preparing Your Home for Winter? Start with the Homeowner Water Guide Fall Checklist.
This checklist offers reminders and helpful tips, including:
• Inspect toilets, taps, humidifiers, hot water heaters, water softeners, and other water-using devices for leaks.
• Shut off your outdoor water supply and winterize your irrigation system to prevent winter leaks.
• Consult the Watering 101 Guides to determine when to stop watering plants, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
• Leave plant debris in garden beds over winter to create a habitat for pollinators.
Toilets, faucets, and outdoor irrigation systems are common sources of household leaks. Our Homeowner Water Guides offer step-by-step instructions for identifying and fixing leaks, enhancing water efficiency, and preparing your yard for winter. Together, we can make every drop count. For the Fall Checklist and more, visit calgary.ca/waterguide.
Enjoy the Holidays Without Clogging Your Pipes
The holidays bring thoughts of food, family, and fun, with the aromas of gravy, turkey, and bacon filling the air. However, remember that fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can block pipes and cause costly sewage backups if they go down the drain.
Remember to:
• Cool it: Allow FOG to cool in a disposable can or container.
• Scrape it: Transfer it into a certified compostable or paper bag.
• Compost it: Place the sealed bag in your green cart.
Smaller amounts of FOG can be wiped up with a paper towel and placed in your green cart. Learn more at calgary.ca/protectyourpipes.
Kind regards,
Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu
Ward 4 – Councillor Sean Chu proudly serves the following Communities: Beddington Heights, Brentwood, Cambrian Heights, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie, Edgemont, Greenview, Greenview Industrial Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntington Hills, North Haven, North Haven Upper, Queens Park Village, Rosemont, Skyline West, Thorncliffe, Triwood
