Calgary Water Restrictions

• Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city

  The city of Calgary says if all goes according to plan, water restrictions put in place after the rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main, could be lifted by the end of the week.

  Health

  Jan 14
  
• Calgary water usage spiked Sunday as testing on feeder main set to begin

  Bearspaw Feeder Main expected to be back in operation later this week, but city of Calgary warns increasing water flowing through the pipe comes with risk.

  Health

  Jan 12
  
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• City of Calgary says water use remains too high as repairs enter critical stage

  As repairs to the Bearspaw Water Main enter a critical stage, the City of Calgary says water usage in the city remains above sustainable levels.

  Health

  Jan 9
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• Calgarians’ water use still above sustainable levels despite pleas to conserve

  Despite pleas for residents to conserve water, the City of Calgary says the amount of water being used continues to be above sustainable levels.

  Jan 8
• Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder main

  The city is asking residents to ease into normal water use over the next few days to help even out any spikes in demand, which it said will be easier on the system.

  Consumer

  Sep 22, 2024
• Calgary’s water pipe repair ahead of schedule: ‘Can actually see the finish line’

  The massive Bearspaw South Feeder Main in the city's northwest burst in June.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2024
• Every flush counts: Calgary mayor urges people to cut water use

  Jyoti Gondek, flanked by several city councillors, thanked citizens for the sacrifices they've made and urged them to do just a bit more to avoid more drastic water rationing.

  Environment

  Sep 9, 2024
• Strain on Calgary’s water system similar to revving car’s engine for too long: official

  Calgarians used 496 million litres of water on Saturday, and was above 500 million litres in the days before that.

  Environment

  Sep 9, 2024
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• Calgarians embrace final days of summer temperatures amid continued water restrictions

  As September temperatures feel more like the middle of July and are well above seasonal in Calgary, residents balance ongoing water restrictions with efforts to beat the heat.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2024
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• Calgary retools pumps to ease some strain on water system, hands out 5 bylaw tickets

  Calgary has seen an average of nearly 495 million litres going down the drain every day since the latest restrictions took effect on Aug. 26.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2024