Review Panel Established for Calgary Water Main Break Prompts Conservation Efforts

June 18, 2024 TruthUSA

A group of experts will conduct a review to investigate the recent major pipeline burst in Calgary, which led to water conservation measures in the city and surrounding areas.

David Duckworth, the city’s chief administrative officer, announced that the panel will consist of academics and industry professionals who will propose recommendations to avoid similar water disruptions in the future.

Mr. Duckworth mentioned that the main ruptured section has been repaired, and engineers are currently addressing structural issues in five other locations along the pipeline.

The repairs are anticipated to take three to five weeks, with new pipe replacements for two damaged areas being shipped from San Diego.

Since the water main break occurred 13 days ago in the city’s northwest, Calgary and its neighboring communities, totaling 1.6 million residents, have been subjected to mandatory and voluntary water usage restrictions.

All outdoor watering activities are prohibited, and residents are urged by city officials to minimize toilet flushing, shorten shower durations, and reduce laundry and dishwashing loads.