Calgary issues ‘critical water supply’ alert after water main break spurs boil water advisory
The City of Calgary issued a “critical water supply” alert on Thursday morning as the fallout from a water main break the night before continued to escalate.
“Supply levels have reached a critical state, affecting the city’s ability to provide water to communities and ensure adequate water is available to support emergency fire suppression,” city officials said.
The emergency alert extended restrictions already announced earlier in the day (see bottom of article for those restrictions). As of 6:36 a.m., Calgarians were told they “must conserve water” and should not shower or bathe, or wash dishes or run any appliances that use water.
This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The City of Calgary has issued a critical water supply alert.
This alert is in effect for the city of Calgary until further notice.
A water main break along 16 Avenue NW has impacted the city's water supply. Supply levels have reached a…
— Alberta Emergency Alert (@AB_EmergAlert) <a href=«https://twitter.com/AB_EmergAlert/status/1798696088263668000?ref_src=» https:>June 6, 2024
City officials held a news conference at Calgary’s Emergency Operations Centre at shortly before 8 a.m.
“We are asking for the public’s support as we manage a critical situation,” said Susan Henry, chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency.
She said the cause of the break that resulted in the situation is still unknown and being investigated.
Henry added that it was difficult to estimate how long repairs will take as the break was “large and complicated.”
“We need everyone in this city to pull together,” she said, noting it is essential that Calgarians follow directions from emergency officials as the situation continues.
“It’s time for us to evaluate every single drop to
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