Ward 14 - Peter Demong

City Moving to Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions

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  • August 15, 2023

As you are likely aware, we are currently experiencing some very dry conditions in Calgary. Natural water flow on the Bow and Elbow Rivers is currently at record low levels. As of today, the City is implementing Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions. This will help manage Calgary’s water supply needed in the Glenmore Reservoir to sustain our city over the winter and into the spring given that Environment Canada is predicting a warm and dry winter. It also supports our neighbours downstream who depend on the river, and it will protect river health.

These restrictions apply to everyone in the City of Calgary, with a few exceptions for core business needs and health and safety. That includes all residences, businesses, and even City of Calgary operations. The City will continue to watch the situation closely, and restrictions will be in place until further notice.

Stage 1 water restricitons

 

The Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions are simple but disobeying them can come with a significant fine. They restrict the amount of time that sprinklers can be used based on day of the week and house number. They also restrict the use of water features and outdoor washing. Hand watering, watering new grass, filling of outdoor pools, and watering for construction purposes, among other things, are still unrestricted.

 

we all need to do our part

 

I hope you find this useful. You can visit calgary.ca/restrictions if you are looking for more information about the water restrictions, please do not hesitate to contact me about this or anything else. The best way to do so is at calgary.ca/contactward14. 

Sincerely,

Councillor Peter Demong

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