Caution Updated:

  • New! We are responding to a water main break on 16 Ave NW, east of Sarcee Trail. Boil water advisory for Parkdale and Montgomery. All Calgarians should conserve water. Full advisory

Bearspaw water main break

Water main break

We're responding to a major water main break on 16 Ave NW near Sarcee Trail.

Last updated: Dec 31, 2025 at 10:43 a.m.

We've responded to a water main break on 16 Avenue N.W., east of Sarcee Trail, at approximately 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 30. 

The break is confirmed to be from the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

We've opened the Emergency Operations Centre and activated the Municipal Emergency Plan. 

What you need to know

 

Boil water advisory

Due to the water main break, Alberta Health Services has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents and businesses in parts of Montgomery and Parkdale. See map below for advisory locations. 

Full advisory

Boil water advisory locations

Water restrictions

Due to the location of the break, we are asking Calgarians who can, please consider reducing your indoor water use:

  • Limit showers to 3 minutes
  • Run dishwashers and laundry only when full 
  • Flush only when necessary

Arenas, Indoor pools and recreation centres:

  • Outdoor ice rinks cannot be flooded or constructed 
  • Organizations, such as recreation centres, will be asked to implement their water restriction plans

 

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