Water Ban

• 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
  
• Non-essential water ban likely to continue until Sunday in Edmonton area

  People are asked to delay laundry, hand-wash small amounts of dinner dishes, and wait to fill hot tubs, pools or large aquariums on Day 2 of the non-essential water ban.

  Consumer

  Jan 30
  
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• Non-essential water use banned in Canmore and area until at least Monday

  EPCOR is advising all residents in Canmore, Alta., to stop doing laundry, watering lawns, washing cars, sidewalks or driveways, or filling hot tubs and pools until at least Monday.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Boil water advisory in effect for some Pointe-Claire homes

  Residents are asked to be diligent and bring their tap water to a boil for at least one minute before drinking, brushing their teeth, preparing baby bottles and more.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2019
• It’s hot and feeling dry out, but we aren’t expecting a drought anytime soon

  While we're not technically in a drought yet, we've experienced some of the hottest temperatures in years over the last two weeks.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2018
• Strathcona County bans all non-essential water use

  The ban applies to all non-essential water use for residents of Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Josephburg, Half Moon Lake, Collingwood Cove, Antler Lake and Fultonvale.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2017
• Strathcona County, Sherwood Park water ban lifted Saturday morning

  A non-essential water ban put in place Friday for Strathcona County and Sherwood Park was lifted Saturday morning after EPCOR crews repaired a broken line.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2017
• Strathcona County issues water ban due to line break

  EPCOR is working to fix the problem but the county said there is no timeline for when the repairs will be complete. The county has about two days of water storage.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2017
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• UPDATE: Non-essential water ban still in place in Strathcona County

  Strathcona County said its reservoirs are at acceptable levels after the first 24 hours of a non-essential water ban, which remains in place on Wednesday.

  Apr 15, 2015
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• Tailings line spill from Copper Mountain Mine leads to water ban

  Interior Health has issued a 'Do Not Use' water order for residents immediately downstream from Wolfe Creek due to a tailings line spill.

  Dec 12, 2014