Epcor

• Edmonton’s stormwater system strained after repeated heavy rain

  Saturated ground is no longer absorbing water normally, sending more runoff into drains and contributing to flooded underpasses, sinkholes and washed-out roads, EPCOR said.

  Weather

  Jul 21
  
• ‘Passing the buck’: Edmonton business deals with decades-long drainage problem

  The store's owner says last week, a car drove through the water without knowing how deep it was. The car died. Two vehicles are also stuck in the frozen pool.

  Canada

  Mar 25
  
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• Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in Edmonton

  EPCOR says a big increase in spring runoff organics showed up late last week, leading to increased disinfectant chemical use — but tape water remains safe to drink and use.

  Environment

  Mar 23
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• ‘Water everywhere’: Crews respond to water main break in central Edmonton

  The water main break happened as Edmonton continues to experience a mild start to January.

  Traffic

  Jan 14, 2025
• Edmonton to track down, bill those not paying for stormwater services

  There are properties in Edmonton -- residential and commercial -- that are using Edmonton's stormwater and drainage services but are not being billed for them.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2024
• Calgary’s emergency prompts questions about Edmonton’s water supply

  As Calgary struggles through a water supply emergency caused by a massive water main break, people in Edmonton are wondering about this city's water capacity and contingency plans.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2024
• EPCOR sees spikes in water use during Oilers intermissions

  It seems like a lot of people in Edmonton are committed Oilers fans and don't want to miss a minute of NHL playoff action.

  Consumer

  May 24, 2024
• Morinville, Alta. business seeks compensation following non-essential water use ban

  A car wash company in Morinville is calling on utility company EPCOR for compensation following the ban on non-essential water use.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2024
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• Non-essential water use ban lifted in Edmonton, surrounding areas

  A mandatory non-essential water use ban that's been in place for Edmonton and surrounding communities since Monday has been lifted.

  Consumer

  Feb 2, 2024
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• Residents in communities surrounding Edmonton concerned about effects of water shortage

  An equipment failure at one of Edmonton’s two water treatment plants continues to cause concern for residents in several communities surrounding Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2024