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Jan. 16, 8:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 15, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 15, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone.
January 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Jan. 16, 8:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 15, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 15, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone.
Jan. 15, 8:00 a.m. update
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Jan. 15, 8:00 a.m. update
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
Site update. Jan. 14, 5:45 p.m.
16 Avenue N.W. Traffic
🧭 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🧭 Westbound inside lane is open.
❌ Westbound curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed.
⚠️ Please pay attention to road signs as speed limits may be reduced.
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16 Avenue N.W. Traffic
🧭 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🧭 Westbound inside lane is open.
❌ Westbound curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed.
⚠️ Please pay attention to road signs as speed limits may be reduced.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Site update. Jan. 14, 5:45 p.m.
16 Avenue N.W. Traffic
🧭 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🧭 Westbound inside lane is open.
❌ Westbound curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed.
⚠️ Please pay attention to road signs as speed limits may be reduced.
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16 Avenue N.W. Traffic
🧭 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🧭 Westbound inside lane is open.
❌ Westbound curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed.
⚠️ Please pay attention to road signs as speed limits may be reduced.
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Did you know small leaks can add up fast?
🚽 Toilets are the #1 source of household leaks
💦 The average household can lose up to 67 litres per day through leaks
Small checks make a big difference for our community. Our Leader of Customer Demand Reduction, Sarah Marshall, explains more.
🚽 Toilets are the #1 source of household leaks
💦 The average household can lose up to 67 litres per day through leaks
Small checks make a big difference for our community. Our Leader of Customer Demand Reduction, Sarah Marshall, explains more.
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Did you know small leaks can add up fast?
🚽 Toilets are the #1 source of household leaks
💦 The average household can lose up to 67 litres per day through leaks
Small checks make a big difference for our community. Our Leader of Customer Demand Reduction, Sarah Marshall, explains more.
🚽 Toilets are the #1 source of household leaks
💦 The average household can lose up to 67 litres per day through leaks
Small checks make a big difference for our community. Our Leader of Customer Demand Reduction, Sarah Marshall, explains more.
Site update. Jan. 14, 10:00 a.m.
🚨On Jan. 13, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 13, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
January 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Site update. Jan. 14, 10:00 a.m.
🚨On Jan. 13, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 13, our water use was 499 ML, putting us in the strained zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
16 Avenue N.W. update. Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m.
🚗 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🚧 Westbound lanes are reopening in phases:
✅ Inside lane is open
❌ Curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed
Stay informed at calgary.ca/watermainbreak
🚗 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🚧 Westbound lanes are reopening in phases:
✅ Inside lane is open
❌ Curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed
Stay informed at calgary.ca/watermainbreak
January 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
16 Avenue N.W. update. Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m.
🚗 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🚧 Westbound lanes are reopening in phases:
✅ Inside lane is open
❌ Curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed
Stay informed at calgary.ca/watermainbreak
🚗 Eastbound lanes are fully open.
🚧 Westbound lanes are reopening in phases:
✅ Inside lane is open
❌ Curb lane and right-turn lane remain closed
Stay informed at calgary.ca/watermainbreak
Site update. Jan. 13, 7:00 p.m.
🚗 Road Closures
▪️Westbound traffic on 16 Avenue N.W. remains closed tonight
🚗 Road Closures
▪️Westbound traffic on 16 Avenue N.W. remains closed tonight
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Site update. Jan. 13, 7:00 p.m.
🚗 Road Closures
▪️Westbound traffic on 16 Avenue N.W. remains closed tonight
🚗 Road Closures
▪️Westbound traffic on 16 Avenue N.W. remains closed tonight
Nominations are now open for the 32nd annual Calgary Awards.
Look to your neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, local groups and companies who inspire you and make life better for Calgarians.
Nominate an incredible Calgarian by January 25 at calgary.ca/CalgaryAwards.
#yycawards
Look to your neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, local groups and companies who inspire you and make life better for Calgarians.
Nominate an incredible Calgarian by January 25 at calgary.ca/CalgaryAwards.
#yycawards
January 13, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Nominations are now open for the 32nd annual Calgary Awards.
Look to your neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, local groups and companies who inspire you and make life better for Calgarians.
Nominate an incredible Calgarian by January 25 at calgary.ca/CalgaryAwards.
#yycawards
Look to your neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, local groups and companies who inspire you and make life better for Calgarians.
Nominate an incredible Calgarian by January 25 at calgary.ca/CalgaryAwards.
#yycawards
Jan. 13, 10 a.m. update.
🚨On Jan. 12, our water use was 503 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 12, our water use was 503 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Jan. 13, 10 a.m. update.
🚨On Jan. 12, our water use was 503 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 12, our water use was 503 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water. Keep taking action like skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
Site update. Jan. 12, 6:00 p.m.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
January 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Site update. Jan. 12, 6:00 p.m.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Jan. 12, 9 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Jan. 12, 9 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
Site update. Jan. 11, 7:00 p.m.
Work continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Work continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
January 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Site update. Jan. 11, 7:00 p.m.
Work continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Work continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
We need your help to keep our water system healthy while we repair the feeder main:
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
January 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
We need your help to keep our water system healthy while we repair the feeder main:
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
Site Update. Jan. 10, 7:00 P.M.
Progress continued today at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
➡️ Crews have finished backfilling and are now rebuilding the road above the pipe. Work is also underway on 16 Avenue, with repaving starting tomorrow.
Progress continued today at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
➡️ Crews have finished backfilling and are now rebuilding the road above the pipe. Work is also underway on 16 Avenue, with repaving starting tomorrow.
January 11, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Site Update. Jan. 10, 7:00 P.M.
Progress continued today at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
➡️ Crews have finished backfilling and are now rebuilding the road above the pipe. Work is also underway on 16 Avenue, with repaving starting tomorrow.
Progress continued today at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
➡️ Crews have finished backfilling and are now rebuilding the road above the pipe. Work is also underway on 16 Avenue, with repaving starting tomorrow.
Did you know that during a major fire, we can use millions of liters of water? That water comes from the same system you use for everyday tasks like having showers, flushing toilets and doing laundry.
Our Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department, Alex Kwan explains more.
Our Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department, Alex Kwan explains more.
January 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Did you know that during a major fire, we can use millions of liters of water? That water comes from the same system you use for everyday tasks like having showers, flushing toilets and doing laundry.
Our Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department, Alex Kwan explains more.
Our Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department, Alex Kwan explains more.
Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
January 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
Site Update. Jan. 9, 6:00 p.m.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
January 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Site Update. Jan. 9, 6:00 p.m.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Our rivers change with the seasons and right now levels are especially low on the Elbow River.
The Glenmore Water Treatment Plant relies on the Elbow River and Glenmore Reservoir to keep Calgary’s water flowing, so conserving water now helps protect Calgary’s supply all winter long.
The Glenmore Water Treatment Plant relies on the Elbow River and Glenmore Reservoir to keep Calgary’s water flowing, so conserving water now helps protect Calgary’s supply all winter long.
January 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Our rivers change with the seasons and right now levels are especially low on the Elbow River.
The Glenmore Water Treatment Plant relies on the Elbow River and Glenmore Reservoir to keep Calgary’s water flowing, so conserving water now helps protect Calgary’s supply all winter long.
The Glenmore Water Treatment Plant relies on the Elbow River and Glenmore Reservoir to keep Calgary’s water flowing, so conserving water now helps protect Calgary’s supply all winter long.
Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
Site Update. Jan. 8, 5:00 p.m.
👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Site Update. Jan. 8, 5:00 p.m.
👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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Have you ever wondered where Calgary’s water comes from?
Our Manager of Drinking Water Distribution, Chris Huston explains how the Bow & Elbow River watersheds play such an important part in our water supply.
Help us conserve water today.
Learn more at calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Our Manager of Drinking Water Distribution, Chris Huston explains how the Bow & Elbow River watersheds play such an important part in our water supply.
Help us conserve water today.
Learn more at calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Have you ever wondered where Calgary’s water comes from?
Our Manager of Drinking Water Distribution, Chris Huston explains how the Bow & Elbow River watersheds play such an important part in our water supply.
Help us conserve water today.
Learn more at calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Our Manager of Drinking Water Distribution, Chris Huston explains how the Bow & Elbow River watersheds play such an important part in our water supply.
Help us conserve water today.
Learn more at calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Jan. 8, 10:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Jan. 8, 10:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Ask our Water Expert: How long do we need to conserve water?
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Ask our Water Expert: How long do we need to conserve water?
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Jan. 7, 9:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Jan. 7, 9:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.