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Calgary Mayor Warns of Water Crisis Amid Restrictions

1/6/2026

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  • Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas warned of severe consequences as water usage exceeded limits during Bearspaw South feeder main repairs.
  • Current water consumption reached 510 million liters, above the 485 million-liter sustainable threshold.
  • Emergency Management Chief Sue Henry noted that high usage risks depleting water storage faster than treatment plants can replenish it.
  • Stage 4 water restrictions remain in effect, prohibiting outdoor watering.