02/02/2024
WATER USE BAN & RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED!!! REPAIRS COMPLETED by Epcor in Edmonton. Reservoirs are being filled.... Thanks to everyone for doing your part!!
****UPDATE FEBRUARY 2 @ 2:00 PM****
Following the completion of repairs at the E.L Smith Water Treatment Plant, and stabilization of the water distribution network, EPCOR has ended the ban on non-essential water use in Edmonton and the Capital Region. As a result, the Demand Measure C restrictions in the Town of Stony Plain have been lifted.
Read more in EPCOR’s latest news release here:https://www.epcor.com/about/news-announcements/Pages/2024-01-29-non-essential-water-use-ban.aspx
The Town extends a heartfelt thank you to all individuals and businesses for their understanding, cooperation, and patience over the last four days as this situation was resolved.
****UPDATE FEBRUARY 1 @ 4:50 PM****
Good news for Stony Plain and the broader Capital Region!
EPCOR has informed the Town that crews and contractors worked overnight and successfully repaired electrical systems at the EL Smith Water Treatment Plant. The mandatory ban on non-essential water use must remain in place while pumping systems are tested at full capacity.
Read the full EPCOR news release here: https://www.epcor.com/about/news-announcements/Pages/2024-01-29-non-essential-water-use-ban.aspx. Updates will continue to be provided until this situation is resolved.
****UPDATE FEBRUARY 1 @ 4:00 PM****
The Town of Stony Plain is pleased to share progress in the community-wide water conservation efforts amidst the ongoing situation resulting from the EL Smith Water Treatment Plant service interruption. In a proactive move, the Town has directly engaged with non-critical, high water usage businesses. Personalized letters were hand-delivered this morning, providing education and emphasizing the need for a reduction in non-essential water usage. All identified users have taken voluntary steps to reduce their water consumption during this time.
The Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) will continue to monitor water levels and formulate plans for next steps. Stony Plain’s focus remains on reducing non-essential water usage across the board. The Town is committed to providing daily updates until the community returns to normal operations.
The Town wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all individuals and businesses for their understanding, cooperation, and proactive measures. Your actions are making a difference.
Stay informed by following updates at: https://ow.ly/aw1L50QvB4B
****UPDATE JANUARY 31 @ 4:30 PM****
The Town of Stony Plain has activated its Emergency Coordination Centre and is enforcing Demand Measure C water restrictions. Fire Chief Trevor Mistal, acting Director of Emergency Management, emphasizes the essential role of every resident and business in reducing non-essential water usage. Compliance is not just requested – it is essential.
Supervisor of Utilities and Environment, Doug Fraser, reveals a serious escalation as the Water Commission reduces our nightly fill rates, heightening the urgency. To conserve water further, the Town is contemplating a 5 psi reduction in water pressure for all.
Immediate actions for residents:
👉 Postpone laundry and other large water uses (e.g., filling hot tubs, extensive bathing)
👉 Minimize dish usage and wash them with utmost efficiency
👉 Limit showers to 5 minutes or less
👉 Cease running water while brushing teeth
👉 Stop flooding backyard ice rinks immediately
👉 Flush toilets only for essential use
The Town will provide updates daily by 4:30 PM as the situation evolves: https://ow.ly/aw1L50QvB4B
****UPDATE JANUARY 30 @ 3:30 PM****
EPCOR has determined the likely cause of the distribution pumping equipment system failure and is forecasting the repairs and water network stabilization will be complete by Sunday, February 4.
Once repairs have been completed and the plant’s full pumping capacity has been restored, it will take several days to replenish the reservoirs and stabilize the distribution network.
It is critical that residents and businesses continue to reduce non-essential water use during the repair and restoration period.
For more information, and water restriction updates, visit: https://ow.ly/aw1L50QvB4B
****UPDATE JANUARY 29 @ 3:30 PM****
Effective immediately, EPCOR has implemented a mandatory ban on non-essential water use due to a pump issue at E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant, which has halted water distribution from one of the region’s two water treatment plants. In response, the Town of Stony Plain is advancing from Demand Management Measure B to Demand Management Measure C to manage water resources efficiently.
No non-essential water use is permitted for Town operations or resident use.
For more information, and water restriction updates, visit: https://ow.ly/aw1L50QvB4B
****ORIGINAL POST****
Please be advised Stony Plain is currently under a water advisory. No non-essential water use is permitted for Town operations and residents must reduce non-essential water use.
For more information, read our latest News Release at: https://ow.ly/aw1L50QvB4B
Follow water restriction updates by visiting www.stonyplain.com/utilities
