Strathcona County's ban on all non-essential water use will continue through the weekend.

Residents in Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Josephburg, Half Moon Lake, Collingwood Cove, Antler Lake and Fultonvale have been asked to use water for essential purposes only, the county said.

In an updated statement issued Friday, the county said the ban will continue over the weekend, and more information will be provided on Monday.

"The ban is required due to an unplanned broken valve replacement which occurred during EPCOR construction activities," the statement said. "EPCOR continues to work on returning the supply line to normal operation over the weekend. Once the supply line is operating, the water reservoirs in Strathcona County will need time to replenish."

People have been asked to take short showers and turn off taps while brushing their teeth or shaving. The county also said residents should postpone "non-essential laundry and dish washing."

Water-truck fill stations in Sherwood Park, Ardrossan and Half Moon Lake will also be closed until further notice.

Updates on the water ban will be available on a 24-hour recording at 780-467-7785 or on the county website at www.strathcona.ca/waterban.

The county also provided a phone number — 780-467-7785 — that people can call to report water ban violations.