Water use in Calgary has now stayed below the city’s target for six days in a row. Stage 4 water restrictions are in place as work to fix the Bearspaw South feeder main continues. The city says water demand needs to stay below 500 million litres per day to continue providing reliable water service, maintain enough water for fighting fires and keep the water system working well. On Monday, water use was at 487 million litres — in the “green zone.” Draining of the feeder main is now complete and excavation is underway at all six work areas along Parkdale Boulevard N.W. where repairs are being made to a smaller segment of pipe. Restrictions in place While work on the Bearspaw South feeder main continues, no outdoor water use is permitted, including the flooding of outdoor rinks. Residents and businesses are also urged to reduce their indoor water use. Three ways citizens are advised to take to reduce their water usage include: Calgarians aren’t the only ones being asked to reduce their water use — the plea applies to those in Airdrie, Chestermere, Strathmore and Tsuut’ina Nation. The water restrictions will be in place when Calgary hosts the Grey Cup on Nov. 15 — and during the Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival from Nov. 11 to 15.
