Edmontonians can use water as usual after EPCOR lifts restriction

EPCOR has lifted its call for Capital Region residents to limit non-essential water use.

Because of increased debris in the North Saskatchewan River following heavy rainfall last week, EPCOR struggled to keep up with potable water production. As a result, the electric services company asked people in the Edmonton area to limit their water usage through the weekend.

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On Monday morning, EPCOR lifted that request, saying water operations have returned to normal.

“Thank you to everyone who helped conserve water,” Craig Bonneville, EPCOR director of water treatment plants, said.

“The City of Edmonton, our customers and regional partners all contributed to efforts to reduce water consumption. As a result, water storage levels have returned to acceptable working levels.”

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After persistent rainfall west of Edmonton last week, the North Saskatchewan River quickly rose, bringing four times the normal volume of water through the city.

The water crested early Thursday morning at about 6.7 metres.

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While the North Saskatchewan River’s water level continues to go down, a high stream flow advisory remained in place Monday morning. Residents are asked to stay off the river until further notice and stay away from the river banks.

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For more information on what to do when the river water rises, visit the City of Edmonton’s website.

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