Sewage line rupture ‘significantly impacted’ Cochrane’s water reservoirs: officials
Global News
In an update on Facebook at around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, the Town of Cochrane said it is focused on stopping sewage flow to the Bow River.
Cochrane, Alta., municipal officials are saying the sewage and water line breaks that started on Saturday evening have significantly impacted the town’s water reservoir levels.
The town issued an emergency alert on Saturday evening after a sewage main break at around 6 p.m.
Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung told Global News on Sunday the seepage was caused by a rupture to one of the town’s wastewater pipelines. Crews were upgrading the line as part of a regular-schedule capital project on Griffin Road when the drill hit one of the pipelines.
Town officials said the water was, and remains, safe to drink. The emergency alert was later cancelled at around 11:50 p.m.
In an update on Facebook at around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, the Town of Cochrane said it is focused on stopping sewage flow to the Bow River. A major hauling operation was underway to help stabilize water reservoirs and maintain water levels, the town said.
All residents and local businesses were asked to reduce water consumption following level three water restrictions issued on Sunday. The town also said it had to temporarily restrict water to some local businesses on Monday to complete repairs to the wastewater line. The Spray Lake Sawmills Centre was also asked to close temporarily.
Multiple pathways adjacent to the Bow River in Cochrane remain closed as of 11:45 a.m. on Monday. These include:
Mike Derricott, Cochrane’s chief administrative officer, said crews did not see any flow into the Bow River as of 2 p.m. on Monday.