Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek provided an update on the city’s water emergency following a water main break that occurred over two weeks ago. She announced that two areas, Baker Park and the Ogden boat launch, have been set up to provide non-potable or untreated water to residents who have been unable to collect rainwater at home. Gondek emphasized that residents should only take what they need, as the water provided is temporary and not suitable for consumption.
The water supply crisis was triggered by a catastrophic water main break on June 5, when a massive feeder main that carries water from the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant broke in the Montgomery neighbourhood of northwest Calgary. This feeder main has been described as a critical water line. Mayor Gondek provided an update on the repair progress, stating that crews are on track to have everything fixed by July 5, which is the first day of the Calgary Stampede. The current focus of the repair work is on welding adapters needed to attach the new steel section of pipe to the existing pipe.
Officials declared a local state of emergency over the water supply crisis one week ago. Gondek reminded residents that the river water being provided at the collection sites is non-potable and has not been treated, so it is not safe for consumption. She also mentioned that Saturday’s water consumption was at 451 million litres, the first time in three days that usage had been kept that low. Further details about the ongoing repair work are expected to be provided during an upcoming update at 2 p.m.
The ongoing repairs to the critical feeder main in Calgary are progressing as scheduled, with crews focusing on welding adapters to attach new steel sections of the pipe to the existing one. Gondek emphasized the importance of conserving water and only taking what is necessary at the designated water collection sites. The temporary water supply, sourced from the river, is not safe for consumption as it has not been treated. Despite the challenges posed by the water emergency, the city’s efforts to address the crisis and repair the damaged water main are aimed at restoring normalcy by the start of the Calgary Stampede on July 5.
The city of Calgary continues to navigate a water emergency following a catastrophic water main break that occurred on June 5. Mayor Gondek provided an update on the repair progress, stating that crews are working diligently to fix the critical feeder main by July 5. In the meantime, temporary water collection sites have been set up to provide non-potable water to residents in need. Gondek urged residents to only take what they need and emphasized that the river water provided at the collection sites is not safe for consumption, as it has not been treated.
As the repair work on the damaged water main in Calgary continues, officials are striving to address the water supply crisis and restore normalcy to residents. The ongoing efforts to repair the critical feeder main are crucial in ensuring that residents have access to safe and reliable water. Gondek’s updates on the repair progress and the availability of non-potable water at designated collection sites serve as vital communication to keep residents informed during this challenging time. The city’s focus remains on resolving the water emergency and providing support to residents until the situation is fully resolved.
