Thirstier Lawns and Fuller Dishwashers: New Round of Calgary Water Rationing Kicks In

Thirstier Lawns and Fuller Dishwashers: New Round of Calgary Water Rationing Kicks In
Crews continue to work to repair a major water main break and five other weak spots in Calgary on June 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Thirstier lawns, shorter showers and fewer but fuller dishwasher loads are in store for Calgarians—again—as a troubled water main undergoes a new round of repairs starting this week.

The Bearspaw South Feeder Main in the city’s northwest burst in early June, drenching a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway and forcing the city to impose onerous restrictions on water use for several weeks.