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Calgary says decision on lifting outdoor water ban coming Monday

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Jul, 2024 04:40 PM

A Calgary official says the city is set to announce Monday whether it's ready to lift its mandatory ban on outdoor watering.

The ban has been in place since a major water feeder main burst on June 5.

Francois Bouchard, director of the city’s capital priorities and investment unit, says a decision will be discussed over the weekend after further assessment of pipe repairs are complete.

Watch today’s update (July 12) for information on:

▪️ The status of the feeder main.
▪️ Stage 3 restrictions and next steps.
▪️ How we’re working with the Irrigation Association.

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— City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) July 12, 2024

Bouchard says engineers are working cautiously and the water system is at 50 per cent capacity so as not to overwhelm the pipe as it stabilizes.

He says there have been three wire snaps along the pipe since Wednesday, which means it continues to be under some stress.

Calgarians were initially urged to cut their indoor water use by 25 per cent, with fewer showers and toilet flushes, and those restrictions were lifted earlier this month.

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