Calgary Reinstates Stage 4 Water Restrictions

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek announced the reinstatement of Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions starting August 26, as urgent maintenance on the Bearspaw South feeder main is required after identifying 16 additional weak spots. This maintenance, set to begin August 28, is a precautionary measure to prevent potential water main breaks, and will extend until September 23. Airdrie city officials also confirmed that they will be impacted by these restrictions and plan to provide further information as the date approaches. During Stage 4 restrictions, outdoor watering will be banned, and residents will need to reduce indoor water usage. Meanwhile, in Cache Creek, the local water system has returned to normal after a break-in at the village's pump house led to temporary Stage 4 restrictions, although no water quality issues were found. Police are investigating the theft of tools used for water quality testing from the pump house.