Water restrictions returning to Calgary as feeder main repairs near completion
The final leg of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs is underway, but not before Calgarians are once again asked to conserve water under stage four restrictions.
Calgary is once again imposing stage four water restrictions as the final leg of repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is nearing completion. Beginning November 4th, all outdoor water use is banned for four weeks while crews connect the new pipe to the main water line. In addition, indoor water consumption is also requested to be limited, with citizens advised to follow the city's top three conservation tips: three-minute showers, only flushing toilets when necessary, and running only full loads of laundry.
This request comes with a measure of stress for local businesses such as Melba Seto, owner of Bowness Soapworks, who will have to stockpile water and adjust her soap and ceramic production that both require large amounts of water. Despite the inconvenience, Mayor Jeromy Farkas hopes the restrictions will expedite the repair process and bring the feeder main to full functionality by the end of the year.
The city is urging Calgarians to endure one more round of water restrictions, emphasizing the sacrifices made thus far and the need to continue helping keep the city operational. Once the pipe is fully connected and the systems are flushed, the feeder main project will be one step closer to its completion.
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