Media Advisory: Calgary experiences increase in frozen water services and broken pipes

Due to extreme winter temperatures, the frost level in Calgary has moved to a depth of 8ft, and as a result, The City of Calgary is experiencing an influx of calls about water main breaks and frozen services. Since last Friday, The City has received more than 80 calls related to frozen water services. For context, The City received a total of 10 calls in 2018.

Chris Huston, Manager of Drinking Water Distribution, and Lee Dupras, Leader of Repair and Maintenance, will be available tomorrow morning at the Water Centre to provide an update on frozen services across Calgary and answer questions.

When: Thursday, March 7 at 9 a.m.

Where: City of Calgary Water Centre, 625 25 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 4K8

Who: Chris Huston, Manager, Drinking Water Distribution, City of Calgary
           Lee Dupras, Leader Repair & Maintenance, City of Calgary

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