Here's what you can and cannot do amid Calgary's water crisis
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As Calgary continues to deal with a water crisis amid a critical water main break, many people may be confused about what they can and cannot do, and how they can help conserve water.
As Calgary continues to deal with a water crisis amid a critical water main break, many people may be confused about what they can and cannot do, and how they can help conserve water.
All outdoor water use is currently banned because the city is operating under Stage 4 water restrictions. This means don't:
A fire ban is also in effect, which means the following are prohibited:
Despite the fire ban, the following are currently allowed:
The City of Calgary is also encouraging residents to follow the following voluntary water restrictions:
Businesses that use large volumes of non-essential water, such as laundromats or car washes, are also being asked to reduce their water use where possible.
According to the city's website, businesses using water to deliver a product or service that is "life sustaining for people, animals and plants for sale and not yet planted" are exempt.
