Calgarians used 503\u00a0million\u00a0litres\u00a0yesterday,\u00a0which is still\u00a0above our 485-million-litre daily target.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to\u00a0everyone who\u00a0is cutting back on their\u00a0personal water use.\u00a0Until the feeder main is back in service,\u00a0our system\u00a0remains\u00a0fragile\u201d\u00a0says Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry. \u201cIt is still very important to keep saving water to make sure\u00a0we have enough\u00a0supply available for everyone,\u00a0especially\u00a0hospitals, care homes and\u00a0firefighting.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
If\u00a0every person who uses Calgary\u2019s water system saves just\u00a025\u201330 liters\u00a0per person per\u00a0day\u00a0we can reach sustainable levels.\u00a0These three actions can deliver immediate savings:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flush only when\u00a0necessary.Shorten showers.Run full loads only. \u00a0<\/p>\n
For answers to many of our\u00a0most commonly asked\u00a0questions\u00a0about the\u00a0Bearspaw\u00a0South Feeder Main break, visit: https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/emergencies\/feeder-main-repair\/water-main-break-faq.html#boilwater<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n RESTORING WATER SERVICE\u00a0<\/p>\n Crews\u00a0have collected\u00a0water samples\u00a0and are testing\u00a0to\u00a0confirm our water meets or exceeds drinking water standards set by Alberta Health Services\u00a0(AHS)\u00a0and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas\u00a0(EPA). We\u00a0are\u00a0testing turbidity\u00a0(how clear the water is), residual chlorine (to ensure adequate disinfection)\u00a0and\u00a0harmful bacteria.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Once testing confirms our water is safe to drink,\u00a0we will\u00a0slowly\u00a0open\u00a0valves to reconnect\u00a0the feeder main to the larger distribution network. Then we will\u00a0turn on\u00a0pumps at the\u00a0Bearspaw\u00a0Treatment Plant\u00a0to push water through the feeder main.\u00a0This\u00a0multi-phase process\u00a0carries\u00a0a higher\u00a0risk\u00a0as increased\u00a0water\u00a0flow can\u00a0stress pipes and connections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n We are closely\u00a0monitoring\u00a0the system\u00a0throughout\u00a0and our focus\u00a0remains\u00a0on returning the pipe to service as quickly and safely as possible.\u00a0When the system is stable, we can lift water restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Calgarians will see an increased presence of City crews and emergency responders\u00a0in the area around the feeder main as we return to service.\u00a0<\/p>\n We expect to share more details on\u00a0timelines\u00a0tomorrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n ROADS AND MOBILITY \u00a0<\/p>\n Westbound traffic on 16 Avenue N.W.\u00a0currently\u00a0remains\u00a0closed between 49 Street and Sarcee Trail N.W.\u00a0Eastbound 16 Avenue is expected to fully reopen ahead of the Wednesday morning commute, while westbound lanes will reopen in phases, starting with the inside lane. Please pay attention to road signs as speed limits may be reduced.\u00a0Additional\u00a0short-term closures are expected in Montgomery and Bowness to support Water Services return-to-service work.\u00a0Use caution when\u00a0travelling\u00a0through the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the latest information about road closures and detours, please go to: https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/roads\/conditions\/traffic.html<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n To view the daily water usage dashboard, visit\u00a0calgary.ca\/watermainbreak\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n More updates will be shared as information becomes available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n