Water Restrictions

• Calgarians continue to exceed water limits, residents could face fines: officials

  Calgarians continue to exceed the daily target of 450 million litres and officials are reminding residents that ignoring the outdoor water restrictions could result in fines.

  Consumer

  Aug 29
  
• Calgary businesses await plans for feeder main disruptions, water restrictions

  Local landscapers plan to meet with the City of Calgary to 'find solutions' to business challenges associated with a second round of Stage 4 water restrictions.

  Canada

  Aug 12
  
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• Calgary water service could be restored by Canada Day if tests go well: mayor

  Until the “all clear” is given, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Calgarians need to reduce their water use by 25 per cent to avoid the taps going dry. 

  Canada

  Jun 26
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• Calgarians finding creative ways to save water as restrictions continue

  From collecting rainwater for plants and the garden, to saving running water from the shower heating up for other uses — Calgarians are getting creative with their conservation.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Water restrictions for Kelowna-area neighbourhoods to take effect this weekend

  Watering is permitted on Saturdays and Tuesdays for even-numbered addresses, and Sundays and Wednesdays for odd-numbered addresses.

  Canada

  Jun 13
• Drought conditions have eased, but Calgarians still asked to ‘make every drop count’

  While recent rain, hail and cooler temperatures in the Calgary area have eased some drought concerns, City officials are still urging Calgarians to limit their water use.

  Environment

  May 24
• Tough water restrictions expected again on Sunshine Coast: ‘It’s just going to happen’

  B.C.'s Sunshine Coast is working to slash water consumption amid concerns about another dry summer during a multi-year drought that's led to extreme restrictions in prior years.

  Environment

  May 23
• Lawn watering restrictions now in effect for Metro Vancouver

  As of Wednesday, people living in the regional district are only allowed to water their lawns one morning per week in order to conserve drinking water for the summer.

  Environment

  May 1
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• Calgary water restrictions on the rise as drought conditions persist

  New water restrictions that the City of Calgary will announce Tuesday may mean your grass will no longer be greener. But experts say that won't mean your garden can't grow.

  Environment

  Mar 18
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• Alberta government takes action to reduce impacts of drought

  The Alberta government is partnering with WaterSMART Solutions in an effort to mitigate the risk of severe drought this year in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jan 15