Following the Bearspaw south feeder main rupture on June 5 main that left Calgary in a water supply crisis, city officials will provide another regular update on the ongoing water supply issues at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Earlier this week, the city gradually eased outdoor water restrictions again, moving from Stage 3 to Stage 2.
The city remains under Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions as crews monitor how the city’s water system will respond to the easing of water conservation measures.
Under the current stage of restrictions, residents are now able to water gardens and lawns, though not without some limitations.
Residents using sprinklers must follow a watering schedule, and full details on the city’s guidelines for outdoor watering can be found here.
Calgary’s water usage climbed to 612 million litres of water on Friday, and the city’s director of water services, Nancy Mackay, said Saturday the increase in water usage was expected as restrictions eased and hot conditions prevailed.
Mackay also confirmed that a decision to further ease outdoor water-use restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 will be made on Monday.
Montgomery water main break repairs go on
Late Friday afternoon, a different water main on Bowness Road N.W. ruptured, resulting in road closures.
According to the city’s website, 14 homes and 10 businesses had been affected by the water service disruption. Repair work is ongoing as of Sunday afternoon.
A news release from the City of Calgary sent on Friday evening noted that this new rupture was not on the feeder main itself, nor was it impacting the flow of water through the feeder main.
“The break is located on a much smaller, 10-inch cast iron pipe that we have confirmed is not directly connected to the Bearspaw south feeder main,” reads the release.