Caution | Outdoor water restrictions in effect

Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions are in effect. We are also asking businesses and residents to reduce indoor water use by 25%.

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Critical water main repair

Updated August 31, 2024 at 3:56 p.m.

Bearspaw South Feeder Main repair

In early August, we determined that several further urgent repairs along the Bearspaw South Feeder Main would be required.

These began on August 26 and are expected to run until the end of September. While the repairs are underway, our water supply is limited.

We are asking Calgarians to take steps to save water so that we have enough for essential uses.

What you need to know:

Latest updates: August 31, 2024

  • On Friday, August 30, water use was 492 million litres, up from 487 million litres on Thursday. We continue to exceed our daily water use target of 450 million litres.
  • To enforce Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions, Bylaw is actively working to follow-up on calls for outdoor water misuse and will be issuing tickets in the next few days. The fine for outdoor watering under the Water Utilities Bylaw is $3,000. Checking and turning off your sprinkler system is a simple but crucial way to help.
    • Please be aware no City crews are going door-to-door doing these checks. Bylaw officers will be in clearly marked uniforms and carry proper identification in the event an official inspection related to water is required. Contact Calgary Police Services if you receive an unexpected visit from someone claiming to be a City employee who is not in a clearly marked uniform with appropriate identification.
  • Construction work continues through the weekend on multiple repair sites along the feeder main. On 33 Ave N.W. and at Shouldice Park, we have started construction activity on two more pipe segments, bringing the total to 11. Excavation is complete at two repair segments and this weekend we expect to start installation of rebar and form work for concrete pouring. We will also continue preparations for work on additional sites next week.

Top three ways to help save water

During the repairs, no outdoor water use is allowed. We're also asking Calgarians to focus on taking the following three actions that we know make the biggest difference to household water consumption.

Reduce toilet flushing. Flush only when needed. 

Reduce toilet flushing. Only flush when needed. 

Keep showers to 3 mins or less

Keep showers to three minutes or less.

Do laundry with full loads only

Only run the washing machine and dishwasher with full loads.

Daily water demand

The daily water demand numbers shown below include the water used by all Calgary residents and businesses along with our regional customers (the City of Airdrie, the City of Chestermere, Tsuut’ina Nation and the Town of Strathmore).

Traffic impacts

Throughout the repair period, some road closures will be necessary as we complete repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

For more information on current road closures, visit calgary.ca/trafficinfo

33 Ave construction information

Below is the information being shared with residents and community members:

We will provide construction updates directly to impacted residents and businesses as they are available.

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Additional information

Flushing mains after repairs is essential

As part of federally and provincially legislated water quality requirements, The City is required to maintain water quality after completing repairs. 

  • Flushing ensures high-quality drinking water and protects our water distribution system.
  • Flushing must occur after a water main is repaired so that any sediment and contaminants that may have entered the pipes are removed.

For safety reasons residents should keep a respectful distance from workers and allow them to focus on their work.

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