Boil Water Advisory lifted for Parkdale, Montgomery and Point McKay and West Hillhurst

Effective immediately, the Boil Water Advisory for the communities of Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted.  

Water Services’ labs (in collaboration with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas) have tested and confirmed that the water in these communities meet all water-quality guidelines and standards.  

Water may now be used and safely consumed as boiling is no longer required. Anyone who has not used their household water system in the past 24 hours is advised to flush their systems prior to initial use. To flush your system turn the bathtub tap on cold for ten minutes. Then turn all other faucets on cold for five minutes.       

Despite the advisory lifting, it is imperative that Calgarians continue to conserve water, so demand does not outstrip supply. The mandatory Stage 4 water restrictions remain in place as crews continue to work on the feeder main break near 16 Avenue N.W. east of Sarcee Trail.  

As of Sunday evening, we have reopened a single eastbound lane on 16 Ave N.W. east of Sarcee Trail N.W. Access to eastbound 16 Ave N.W. from Sarcee has also reopened. Westbound traffic along 16 Avenue N.W. between 49 Street and Sarcee Trail N.W. remains closed. There will be reduced speed through the construction area. 

With the opening of eastbound 16 Avenue N.W., 49 Street N.W. is returning to normal operations, meaning there will no longer be a left-hand turn from southbound 49 Street N.W. onto eastbound 16 Avenue N.W. Motorists wanting to travel eastbound on 16 Ave N.W. should use Home Road N.W. 

The City of Calgary thanks affected residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation during this time and recognizes the continued effort by all Calgarians to save water. 

For more information visit calgary.ca/watermainbreak or contact 311.