As Calgary battles a massive water main break in Bowness for a third day, city officials say residents aren’t following water restrictions, and the water supply is at risk of running dry.
The city says there was a significant reduction in water use until Thursday afternoon, but usage jumped significantly around the time people got home from work.
Calgary is currently using more water than it can produce, it adds.
“If Calgarians do not reduce our water use, we are at risk of running out,” a statement from the city says. “The City is asking Calgarians to save water for the next few days while the work gets completed.”
Officials are asking Calgarians to use 25 per cent less water than they did Thursday, which they say could mean shaving a few minutes off your shower, skipping a few flushes, and holding off on a loaf of laundry.
The city says its crews continue to work around the clock to repair the issue.
Overnight, crews continued to pump area from the around the break.
The hope is that by later Friday, crews will be able to see the feeder main and figure out the source of the break.
City officials are providing an update at 8 a.m.
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