Caution | Outdoor water restrictions in effect

Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions are in effect. We are also asking businesses and residents to reduce indoor water use by 25%.

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Ward 9 - Gian-Carlo Carra

Critical Water Main Break | Restrictions Begin August 26, 2024

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  • August 26, 2024
feeder main repair

As part of our plan in repairing the original site of the feeder main break, we employed a device called a PipeDiver in early July to learn more about the pipe’s condition. The PipeDiver inspected 10.4 kilometers of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main and allowed us to reach areas of the pipe we hadn’t previously been able to access. 

It was announced last week that the results of our PipeDiver inspection, combined with previous testing and ongoing acoustic monitoring, revealed approximately 16 sections of pipe that require urgent repair to prevent the risk of another break, including some new hot spots. These repairs are critical to ensuring that Calgary's water supply is maintained through the winter. 

To facilitate these urgent repairs, we will need to shut down the Bearspaw South Feeder Main and temporarily stop the flow of water through it from August 26 to the end of September.

During this time, we will be returning to Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions and asking Calgarians and businesses to limit their non-essential indoor water use to reduce the strain on our water supply.

Calgarians are being asked to limit their indoor water use by taking the following three actions:

  • Reduce toilet flushing
  • Keep showers to three minutes or less
  • Only run the dishwasher + laundry with full loads

Additionally, under Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions, the following is prohibited:

  • Watering lawns, gardens, flowers, trees, or shrubs with City water 
  • Using outdoor sprinkler systems
  • Filling outdoor pools, hot tubs, fountains or water features
  • Washing outdoor surfaces, including windows, building exteriors, sidewalks, or driveways
  • Washing your car using City water
  • Using City water for construction purposes such as grading, compaction, or dust control

We sincerely thank you for your ongoing effort, understanding, and support throughout this process.

For more information, including answers to FAQ’s and ongoing updates, visit: calgary.ca/16AveWaterMain

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