Calgary Declares State of Emergency as Repair of Water Main Break to Take 3–5 Weeks

Work to repair a major water main in Calgary continues on June 7, 2024. The City Calgary announced on June 14, 2024, that water restrictions could last another 3 to 5 weeks as additional repairs are needed. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The City of Calgary declared a state of local emergency on June 15 due to a water feeder main break affecting the city’s water supply.

The city said the day before that water restrictions could last an additional three to five weeks as further repairs are needed.