US EditionBoil-water advisories lifted near Calgary watermain break after pipe burst
Boil-water advisories lifted for nearly 3,000 residents as emergency repairs continue on a ruptured feeder main supplying 60% of Calgary's treated water, with ongoing conservation urged.
- Sunday, the City of Calgary lifted the boil-water advisory for Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst after tests by Water Services lab, Alberta Health Services, and Alberta Environment confirmed safety.
- The Dec. 30 break followed an earlier catastrophic failure, highlighting repeated system weakness as the panel found deferred North and South Feedermain Enhancement Projects and corrosion warnings.
- Michael Thompson said crews are conducting human and robotic inspections prior to installing a repair section; he noted, `Obviously when we're working in the cold, it does slow things down, it's more difficult. The crews are doing really well outside right now on this repair.`
- Calgary remains under Stage 4 water restrictions as officials report 510 million litres used on Sunday, exceeding the sustainable level of 485 million litres and warn high demand could hamper emergency response.
- The city plans about $1.1 billion in 2026 for accelerated water infrastructure work, aiming to replace six kilometres of feeder main with placement planned by 2028 and a panel recommendation for a formal corporate water utility.
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