Calgary water restrictions

18 Jan

Calgary Lifts Water Restrictions After Successful Testing of Repaired Main

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBearspaw South Feeder Main, Calgary infrastructure, Calgary water restrictions, water main repair

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Calgary has lifted all water-use restrictions with immediate effect after tests on a ruptured and recently repaired water main were completed successfully, city officials confirmed. Mayor Jeromy Farkas welcomed the development, calling it a positive day for Calgary, while cautioning that significant work still lies ahead. He noted that although the repaired section is now functioning properly, the entire feeder main will need to be replaced to prevent future disruptions. For more than two weeks, Calgary’s 1.6 million residents, along with those in surrounding municipalities, had been urged to conserve water. The measures included…

11 Jan

Calgary Prepares to Ease Water Limits as Major Pipe Repair Nears Completion

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBearspaw South Feeder Main, Calgary water restrictions, Water Conservation

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — City officials say Calgary could begin easing water-use restrictions early next week as repairs to a critical water main move closer to completion, though residents are being warned that conservation efforts will return in the spring. Michael Thompson, Calgary’s general manager of infrastructure services, said a damaged portion of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main has been replaced and crews are now refilling the line. The process involves pumping roughly 22 million litres of water — enough to fill nine Olympic-sized swimming pools — back into the system before testing water quality. “About seven kilometres of pipe…