Two additional wire snaps on feeder main not a cause for concern, city officials say
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The City of Calgary is sharing concerns over the increasing amount of water being used by residents, as the newly repaired system is not yet fully operational.
The City of Calgary is sharing concerns over the increasing amount of water being used by residents, as the newly repaired system is not yet fully operational.
"Yesterday, we used 555 million litres and we anticipate this will increase again today," said Francois Bouchart, City of Calgary director of capital priorities and investments.
On Tuesday, the city said while all the physical repairs are complete, crews are still struggling with stabilizing the water system and that's hindering further progress toward lowering current restrictions.
Currently, Calgarians can't use hoses or sprinklers or fill fountains and pools in their yards.
Watering gardens with a watering can is OK but officials say it is still too early to drop down to Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions.
City-operated public outdoor pools, wading pools and spray parks have been exempted from Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions.
"We will be extending this exemption to all outdoor pools including private residential, backyard and kiddie pools, as well as non-residential outdoor pools," Bouchart said on Wednesday.
