Water outage and water ban in southeast rural Strathcona County
May 4, 2020
Effective immediately, Strathcona County is informing water customers in the area approximately east of Range Road 220 and south of Highway 16, within Ward 7, that there is a water outage until further notice. This outage is due to a water main break on the Highway 14 Regional Water Commission line.
Residents with cisterns will have to rely on their stored water until the water line is repaired.
A water ban is also in effect for Antler Lake and Collingwood Cove hamlets. The water ban is required to keep water stored in our reservoirs at acceptable levels for critical activities such as drinking and cooking. Â
Residents in the affected area are asked to discontinue all non-essential water use including:
- all outdoor water use
- watering lawns, trees and gardens
- taking showers that last longer than approximately five minutes
- washing vehicles, driveways and house exteriors
- laundry and dish washing
- filling hot tubs, pools or large aquariums
- running water while shaving and brushing your teeth
- flushing toilets, only when necessary
A map of the affected area can be seen at strathcona.ca/waterban.
Some residents in the area have reported no water. If residents are unable to manage short term water needs they can call 780-467-7785
If residents see someone using a lot of water, residents are encouraged to let the water user know about the water restriction, or if necessary, call 780-467-7785.
Updates on the water ban will be available on our website at strathcona.ca/waterban; Facebook (Facebook.com/strathcona.county) and Twitter (@StrathcoCounty). Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Strathcona County Alerts (SC Alerts) for notification on water bans and restrictions via strathcona.ca/scalerts.
A water restriction requires reduction of non-essential water use. It differs from a water ban, which prohibits all non-essential water use.
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Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community of over 98,000 residents. Strathcona County is made up of the urban area of Sherwood Park and a large adjacent rural area of farms, acreages and smaller hamlets. It is home to 75 per cent of hydrocarbon processing in Western Canada. Strathcona County is a leader in environmental conservation, and 55 per cent of its land is within the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere. With a focus on economic, governance, social, cultural and environmental sustainability, Strathcona County is committed to balancing the unique needs of its diverse community.Â
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Contact: Strathcona County Communications 780-410-6595
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