Calgarians can now ease back in to normal indoor water use
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Calgary's mayor has given citizens the go-ahead to begin easing their indoor water saving measures and slowly return to normal water use inside their home.
Calgary's mayor has given citizens the go-ahead to begin easing their indoor water saving measures and slowly return to normal water use inside their home.
Jyoti Gondek made the announcement on Tuesday, saying it’s expected they’ll be able to lift Calgary’s local state of emergency later this week, if all continues to go well.
"Until then, please ease yourself into regular water use in your homes, and remember that outdoor water restrictions still apply, as does the fire ban."
Infrastructure services general manager Michael Thompson acknowledged the milestone is an exciting one for Calgarians who have been practicing water conservation in their homes and at their businesses.
"The Bearspaw South feeder main is now back in service for the first time since June 5," he said.
"It is operating at 50 per cent capacity as we continue to stabilize the system, and we need to reduce the demand we have placed on the Glenmore water treatment plant over the last month.
"We need Calgarians' support to avoid providing too much strain on the system."
