Water in all communities other than Bowness remains safe to drink, however, the incident is impacting our ability to deliver drinking water across the city. To ensure we share the water currently available, we are asking all Calgarians to immediately take the following steps:
Mandatory outdoor water restrictions
All outdoor water use is temporarily banned under Stage 4 Water Restrictions. At this time do not:
• Water lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs by any method.
• Wash down any outdoor surfaces, including exterior building surfaces, windows, sidewalks, driveways, or walkways of any sort unless your business requires them to for health and safety reasons.
• Fill outdoor decorative features, fountains, pools, or hot tubs.
• Use water for construction purposes such as grading, compaction, or dust control.
Voluntary Indoor Water Restrictions
In addition, Calgarians are asked to restrict their indoor water use by taking the following voluntary actions:
• Delay using dishwashers and washing machines
• Limiting shower times and keeping baths shallow
• Turning off humidifiers and ice machines
• Turn off water taps when not in use
