Morinville Enters into Water Demand Measure C

Update Jan 30: Morinville continues water conservation measures in “Water Demand Measure "C” in accordance with the Water Utility Bylaw. 

Water Demand Measure “C” is a ban on all non-essential water use from all customers. 

This Water Demand Measure “C” is put into place as a precautionary measure while EPCOR is conducting repairs at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment plant. EPCOR 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.  This Water Demand Measure “C” will ensure Morinville maintains essential water service for firefighting and other essential services for the public, such as food preparation and sanitation. 

Updated as of 4 p.m. today, Morinville has now entered into “Water Demand Measure C,” out of an abundance of caution while EPCOR is conducting repairs at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant. This measure helps to ensure Morinville maintains essential water service for firefighting and other essential services for the public, such as food preparation and sanitation.

Town operations are required to suspend all non-essential water usage, such as sewer flushing, firefighter hydrant training, fleet vehicle washing, or other heavy water use activities.

Residential, Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional customers are required to suspend all non-essential water usage and consumption.

Examples of essential water usage:
• Food preparation
• Sanitation (toilet flushing only when necessary)
• Drinking water
• Water usage for life-safety equipment

A water ban prohibits all non-essential water use. It differs from a water restriction, which requires reduction of non-essential water use. Residents will be advised once the repair is completed and water consumption can return to normal.

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Media contact:
Tracy Dalzell-Heise | Manager, Communications and Legislative Services | Town of Morinville
P: 780-939-7639 | C: 587-341-5889 | tracydalzell-heise@morinville.ca