Ban on non-essential water use in Edmonton area due to pump failure at water plant
Epcor has put a mandatory ban on non-essential water use because of a pump failure early Monday at the E.L. Smith water treatment plant in southwest Edmonton.
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Epcor has put a mandatory ban on non-essential water use because of a pump failure early Monday at the E.L. Smith water treatment plant in southwest Edmonton.