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Water restriction in place for Strathcona County as Epcor repairs main water line
Water restriction in place for Strathcona County as Epcor repairs main water line

CTV News

time4 days ago

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  • CTV News

Water restriction in place for Strathcona County as Epcor repairs main water line

Strathcona County is asking all residents to reduce water consumption and limit outdoor water use. An emergency repair is affecting the main water line from Epcor to Strathcona County. The county is asking residents not to: Water lawns, trees and gardens; Wash vehicles, driveways or house exteriors; Do laundry or wash dishes; and Fill hot tubs or pools Residents are also asked to take five-minute showers, turn off the taps while shaving or brushing your teeth, and flush the toilet only when necessary. 'Residents can make a big difference by restricting water use,' Strathcona County utilities director Jason Casault said. 'All water conservation measures will help decrease the demand on the water system keeping more water in our reservoirs for essential use.' The restriction is expected to continue until Epcor finishes the repairs. 'The water transmission main supplying Strathcona County continues to operate and supply water as normal,' Epcor said in a statement. 'Repairs underway now are specific to a water service line that was damaged on July 24 and then isolated to avoid affecting water service to our customers in Strathcona County. We continue to complete repairs at this location and remain in contact with Strathcona County about our progress.'

1 dead, 1 injured in crash southeast of Edmonton
1 dead, 1 injured in crash southeast of Edmonton

CTV News

time08-07-2025

  • CTV News

1 dead, 1 injured in crash southeast of Edmonton

One person was killed and another injured in a crash on Highway 21 in Strathcona County on July 8, 2025. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton) One person was killed and a second person was injured in a crash in Strathcona County on Tuesday. It happened on Highway 21 near Township Road 511. The CTV News Edmonton drone captured images of at least two vehicles at the scene, including one in the ditch. No further information has been released.

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