The City of Calgary declared a state of local emergency on June 15 due to a water feeder main break affecting the city’s water supply.
The city announced the day before that water restrictions could last an additional three to five weeks as further repairs are needed.
Ms. Gondek noted that the Alberta government has endorsed this approach and thanked the government for “offering their support as we address this critical water situation.”
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Calgary Emergency Management Chief Susan Henry said the emergency declaration would allow for more coordinated action to restore full water service as soon as possible.
“This work is our top priority, and we are bringing every tool in the toolbox to advance and support this massive construction effort, and to continue to ensure we have enough water for those critical life-safety needs,” she said.
“We are asking our citizens, businesses, and partners to stay with us – to do what we know we must do – until we are back to regular service.”
Exceptions apply to businesses providing essential products or services for people, animals, and plants, as well as those required to meet health code standards such as hospitals and restaurants.
Under the same restrictions, Calgarians are encouraged to reduce water usage for tasks like dishwashing and laundry. They are also asked to take shorter showers and turn off humidifiers, ice machines, and water taps not in use.
