Calgarians met their water target following repeated pleas to cut back on consumption
Stage 4 water restrictions had been reinstated over three weeks ago due to ongoing repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
After several days of urging from city officials, Calgary residents responded by significantly reducing their water usage on Tuesday, bringing it into a more sustainable range.
According to city data, water consumption dropped to 481 million litres, just under the revised target of 485 million litres.
Stage 4 water restrictions had been reinstated over three weeks ago due to ongoing repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
The last time water usage was this low, with outdoor water bans and requests for a 25% reduction in indoor use, was on September 1, when 473 million litres were consumed.
Initially, the city set a sustainable target of 450 million litres, but this was increased last week following the successful testing of a new system configuration that allowed an additional 35 million litres to flow.
Despite this, Calgary never reached the 450 million litre target.
On the progress of repairs, François Bouchart, Director of Capital Priorities and Investment, shared positive news on Wednesday, stating that the work is ahead of schedule.
All 12 pipe repairs at Sites 1-4 on 33 Avenue NW and Shouldice Park have been completed, with final backfilling and paving underway to restore the roads.
Repairs on the feeder main are expected to be fully completed by September 23.
