What Are the Current Water Restrictions in Calgary?
Calgary residents are currently facing water restrictions due to necessary reinforcement work on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which supplies about 60 percent of the city’s water. This work is expected to last roughly four weeks.
During this period, no outdoor water use is permitted. Calgarians are also asked to reduce their indoor water use by 25 litres per person each day. If water demand exceeds 500 million litres, there is a risk of insufficient water for firefighting and potential boil water advisories.
Recommendations for Residents
To help manage water consumption, residents are encouraged to limit showers to three minutes and to run only full loads of dishes and laundry. The Glenmore Water Treatment Plant is currently operating at maximum capacity to meet the city’s needs during this shutdown.
The University of Calgary is actively promoting water conservation measures on campus. Students living in residence are asked to limit water use when showering, doing laundry, and washing dishes. Operational teams at UCalgary are modifying practices to reduce water consumption, while caretaking teams have adjusted cleaning methods to further decrease water use.
Community Efforts and Reporting
Officials emphasize that small actions across the community can make a meaningful difference in conserving water. Residents are reminded that no outdoor water use is permitted at this time. Additionally, if anyone notices water leaks, they are urged to report them immediately through Facilities or by calling 403.220.7555.
As the city navigates these restrictions, the focus remains on maintaining water supply for essential services and ensuring public safety. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential extensions of the restrictions or additional measures that may be implemented as the situation evolves.