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Calgary's Water Woes: From Murky to Marvelous!

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After weeks of water restrictions, Calgary's tap water is about to flow freely again! Dive into the city's latest updates and fun facts about water safety!

The water woes in Calgary are nearing their end! City officials announced that the highly anticipated end to water restrictions is on track to conclude by Sunday. For those who have noticed a slight murkiness in their tap water—fear not! This is merely a sign of the city’s ongoing efforts to repair the Bearspaw South feeder main, ensuring quality and safety for all residents. While it may not look crystal clear, that water is on its way back to being the refreshing beverage we've all come to love!

After a rigorous period of testing, the city has confirmed that the final water quality tests meet or exceed all safety standards. So, residents can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the water flowing from their taps will be safe to drink. A slight chlorine smell may linger temporarily, but it is just a minor side effect of the water treatment process which maintains cleanliness.

The city has worked tirelessly on repairing the critical water main that affected the city’s water supply. As Calgary gears up for life post-restrictions, residents can look forward to enjoying summer weekends without worrying about conserving their water usage. Whether it's filling up the kiddie pool or watering the garden, the wait is almost over!

In this rollercoaster ride of water supply issues, it's fascinating to note that Calgary's drinking water system has an incredible inspection record and is designed to serve over 1.2 million residents. Speaking of other water facts, did you know that it takes about 2,000 gallons of water to grow just one day’s worth of food for a family of four? So as Calgary prepares to embrace normalcy, let's celebrate the value of clean water and the efforts made to keep it safe for all!

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Water restrictions remain "on track" to end Sunday: City (Calgary Herald)

The lifting of water-use restrictions is likely just hours away, a city official said Saturday. Tests on the quality of water flowing through the ...

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Update Sept. 21: Critical water main repair affecting city-wide water ... (City of Calgary Newsroom)

Final water quality tests are in and confirm that our water quality meets or exceeds all safety standards and is safe to drink.After the Bearspaw South ...

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Calgary remains on track to end all water restrictions on Sunday: City (CTV Toronto)

The water coming from your taps might be a bit murky Saturday, but Calgary remains on schedule to end all water restrictions on Sunday.

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End to Calgary's water restrictions still on track for Sunday (The Weather Network)

Calgary is in the final stages of repairs on the Bearspaw south feeder main.

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City of Calgary: Safe water confirmed, chlorine smell temporary (DiscoverAirdrie.com)

At today's Bearspaw South Water Feeder Main update, it was announced that the results of the final water quality tests show that our water is safe to drink ...

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Calgary expected to end water restrictions at Sunday morning 10 ... (CTV Toronto)

Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek is holding a 10 a.m. Sunday update where she is expected to announce the end of water restrictions.

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City of Calgary lifts all water restrictions (660 News)

The Bearspaw South Feeder Main is back in service and now functioning, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said in a news conference. She thanked Calgarians for coming ...

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Calgary feeder main repairs complete, water restrictions lifted (LiveWire Calgary)

Water restrictions in Calgary and area have now been lifted, as the repaired Bearspaw water feeder main is back in service. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek ...

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LIVE: Calgary water update, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 (CTV Edmonton)

City officials provide an update on Calgary's water situation on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, LIVE here 10 a.m. MT / @ 12 p.m. ET.

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Calgary ends water restrictions, 'effective immediately' (CTV News)

"The system is stabilized. Our reservoirs have been refilled. We are rescinding Stage 4 Water Restrictions effective immediately." Mayor Jyoti Gondek praised ...

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Calgary water restrictions end as feeder main comes back online ... (CBC.ca)

The Bearspaw south feeder main has been reconnected to Calgary's water distribution system, city reservoirs have been filled and all water use restrictions ...

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Calgary water restrictions have been lifted (CTV News)

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek speaks about the decision to lift all restrictions and whether businesses will receive compensation.

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Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder main (Powell River Peak)

CALGARY — Calgary is lifting water restrictions that lasted much of the summer following successful repairs to a major feeder main.

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All Calgary water restrictions lifted 'immediately' with feeder main ... (Calgary Herald)

Calgary is now able to return to regular water use after weeks of restrictions while a crucial feeder main was offline for repairs.

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Outdoor water restrictions have been lifted (DiscoverAirdrie.com)

The City of Calgary made the announcement at 10 a.m. They have successfully connected the Bearspaw South feeder main to the rest of our city's water ...

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City of Calgary lifts water restrictions (rdnewsnow.com)

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the Bearspaw South feeder main is now open and back in service for the Calgary...

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Water restrictions lifted in Calgary (CTV Toronto)

Calgarians can now take long showers, water their gardens and wash their windows now that restrictions on water use have been lifted.

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