Water demand Nov. 11
Water demand Nov. 11
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Calgary,
12
November
2026
|
09:14
America/Edmonton

Water savings remain strong as Bearspaw connection work enters its second week

Over one week into water restrictions, Calgary and neighbouring communities in Airdrie, Chestermere, Strathmore and Tsuut’ina Nation, continue their streak in the green zone. Tuesday’s water use was 473 million litres, and yesterday’s use was 475 million litres.

Keeping your daily water use below 500 million litres helps us:

  • Maintain enough water to fight fires.
  • Keep water pressure steady to reduce the risk of a city-wide boil water advisory.
  • Protect the system from failures that could leave homes and businesses without water.
  • Manage other unexpected issues in the system.

Thank you to everyone for your water-saving actions, they make a big difference. Let’s keep the green streak alive over the next three weeks of work!

Construction update

Work is progressing at all three locations where the new feeder main will be connected to the water system.

  • Near the Shaganappi Pump Station, crews have substantially completed excavation and exposed the tie-in pipe in preparation for connection work.
  • At the 33 Avenue and 89 Street N.W. location, excavation is complete and we are preparing for the installation of the new valve. It is anticipated that beginning on Saturday, November 14, we will begin working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for about 2 weeks at this location, until connection work is completed. 
  • We are very grateful to the surrounding community for their patience and understanding as we work to finish as quickly as possible.
  • And at the 83rd Street N.W. location, excavation is complete and pipe installation has started.

Parkdale Boulevard:

  • Excavation is underway or complete at all work areas along Parkdale Boulevard N.W., where we are taking the opportunity to complete additional repairs on a smaller segment of pipe between Shaganappi Pump Station and Memorial Pump Station.

Traffic impacts

Today, the traffic detour on 83 Street N.W. will move from 34 Avenue N.W. to 33 Avenue N.W. Single-lane alternating traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place. Drivers will not be able to turn west onto 33 Avenue N.W. from 83 Street N.W.

Please follow traffic and pathway detours and avoid work sites where possible.

Stay informed

For the latest updates, practical tips and resources for residents and businesses, visit calgary.ca/savewater.