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EPCOR has lifted its call for Capital Region residents to limit non-essential water use.

Because of increased debris in the North Saskatchewan River following heavy rainfall last week, EPCOR struggled to keep up with potable water production. As a result, the electric services company asked people in the Edmonton area to limit their water usage through the weekend.

READ MORE: North Saskatchewan River flowing high and fast in Edmonton after heavy rainfall

On Monday morning, EPCOR lifted that request, saying water operations have returned to normal.

“Thank you to everyone who helped conserve water,” Craig Bonneville, EPCOR director of water treatment plants, said.

“The City of Edmonton, our customers and regional partners all contributed to efforts to reduce water consumption. As a result, water storage levels have returned to acceptable working levels.” Tweet This

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After persistent rainfall west of Edmonton last week, the North Saskatchewan River quickly rose, bringing four times the normal volume of water through the city.

The water crested early Thursday morning at about 6.7 metres.

IN PHOTOS: North Saskatchewan River rises 3 metres in 24 hours in Edmonton

While the North Saskatchewan River’s water level continues to go down, a high stream flow advisory remained in place Monday morning. Residents are asked to stay off the river until further notice and stay away from the river banks.

Water level has peaked, and continues to slowly drop. However, conditions remain dangerous due to debris. #yegriver — City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) August 29, 2016

We ask Edmontonians to stay off the river, avoid its banks and low-lying river valley trails until further notice. #yegriver — City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) August 29, 2016

READ MORE: North Saskatchewan River ‘slowly dropping’ but Edmontonians still asked to keep off

For more information on what to do when the river water rises, visit the City of Edmonton’s website.

Watch below: Ongoing video coverage of the fast-flowing North Saskatchewan River

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