UPDATE – February 2, 2023, at 12 p.m.

EPCOR has completed repairs at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment plant in Edmonton, and the ban on non-essential water use has been lifted. Thank you for doing your part to conserve water during the repair process!

Read EPCOR’s latest update.

UPDATE – January 30, 2024, at 4 p.m.

EPCOR has identified the likely cause of the equipment failure at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant and repairs are underway in an effort to return the facility to normal operations. Once the plant’s full pumping capacity has been restored, it will take several days to replenish the reservoirs and stabilize the distribution network.

Until the system has reached acceptable operating levels, the mandatory ban on non-essential water use will remain in effect for all affected municipalities, including Spruce Grove, and residents and businesses are asked to continue adhering to these restrictions.

EPCOR expects the water restrictions to remain in place until mid-day on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Read EPCOR’s latest update.

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UPDATE – January 29, 2024, at 3:45 p.m.

Effective immediately, EPCOR has issued a mandatory ban on non-essential water use for residents and businesses in the region, including Spruce Grove.

This is a result of required pump repair work at EPCOR’s E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant, which services Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Businesses using large volumes of non-essential water, such as laundromats and car washes, are being asked to halt water use.

Ways residents can conserve water include:

• Taking shorter showers instead of baths
• Turning off taps while brushing your teeth or shaving
• Delaying laundry
• Washing small amounts of dishes by hand

There is no impact to the quality of drinking water.

The ban is expected to last until EPCOR can complete repairs and restore normal operations at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant.

Learn more about water restrictions.

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UPDATE – January 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

Due to required repair work at EPCOR’s E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant, the Regional Water Customers Group has implemented Water Demand Measure B restrictions, which will impact all member municipalities including Spruce Grove.

The E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant services Edmonton and surrounding areas, which includes Spruce Grove.

Effective immediately, there is a ban on non-essential potable water use for all municipal operations and a voluntary water restriction for the general public. The City will suspend all non-essential water usage operations until conditions improve. This also includes all outdoor rink maintenance activity.

The community is always encouraged to monitor their water usage and follow good conservation practices.

The ban is expected to last until EPCOR can complete repairs and restore normal operations at the water treatment plant. An update will be provided when available.

Learn more about water restrictions.