Calgarians keep water use in ‘green zone’ on 1st day of renewed restrictions
Posted Mar 10, 2026 6:13 pm.
Calgary residents kept consumption in the green zone on the first day of renewed water restrictions as crews continue critical repairs to the Bearspaw South feeder main.
The city used 496 million litres of water on Monday, less than the target of 500 million litres and in the sustainable green zone.
While previous shutdowns aimed for daily usage of 485 million litres, the current target is slightly higher. Calgarians are being asked to conserve at least 25 litres per day through shorter showers, reduced toilet flushing, and only running dishwashers or laundry machines with full loads.
With Stage 4 water restrictions now in effect for the next four weeks, the city is thanking residents, businesses, and neighbouring communities for stepping up early.
The restrictions come as crews work to reinforce the the feeder main in northwest Calgary. The first section of the pipe has now been fully drained, and excavation is underway at Sarcee Trail and Point McKay Park.
In the coming days, workers will expose the pipe completely before installing a steel cage and concrete casing to strengthen it.
Traffic impacts are already being felt. Lane reductions on 16 Avenue N.W. near the Sarcee Trail interchange have slowed movement through the area, with just one lane open in each direction.
Residents of Bowness and Montgomery, the areas most directly affected by construction, can access a dedicated resource centre at the Bowness Community Association (7904 43 Ave NW) to ask questions and receive updates.
