Appeal to Strathmore residents to reduce non-essential water use

By EPCOR Media Release

EPCOR is calling on Strathmore residents to reduce non-essential water use on Aug. 14 and 21, 2019.
On Aug. 14, the City of Calgary will be conducting leak detection testing on the East Calgary Regional Water Line, which will shut down the line for up to 10 hours. On Aug. 21, the city will then conduct an inspection of its testing, leading to another shut down for up to 10 hours.
Strathmore receives its water supply through this water line so, on Aug. 14 and 21, no additional water will be distributed to the Town of Strathmore.
EPCOR is asking the public to eliminate non-essential water use, such as watering of lawns, gardens, trees or shrubs; washing cars or driveways; doing laundry; filling a Jacuzzi, hot tub or swimming pool.
Also, we are encouraging residents to practice wise water use. For example, take short showers instead of baths and turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
EPCOR stores drinking water in a reservoir in Strathmore, which is enough for three days of typical summer water use as well as to ensure fire protection; however, we are asking residents to conserve water to ensure an adequate water supply while testing and inspection are conducted.
There will still be water at the taps for residents to use on Aug. 14 and 21, and the water remains safe to drink. EPCOR continues to apply all of its technology and resources to ensure water quality in Strathmore.