Water restrictions end for City of Calgary [Video]

The City of Calgary ended water restrictions for the city at a Sunday morning update.

“Today is the day we have been waiting for,” said Francois Bouchart, Calgary’s director of capital priorities and investment.

“The system is stabilized. Our reservoirs have been refilled. We are rescinding Stage 4 Water Restrictions effective immediately.”

Mayor Jyoti Gondek praised Calgarians for stepping up and conserving water during a hot, dry summer.

“I’d like to thank each and every person who worked on this critical maintenance project, and helped ensure the safety and security of our water system,” said Gondek.

“A special thank you to everyone who understood the importance of saving water,” she added, “and helped reduce pressure on our water system. My thoughts have especially been with the residents and businesses of Bowness and Montgomery.”

Since late August, there has been a ban on any outdoor water use with potable supplies, and …