Calgary will return to the highest level of water restrictions next month as construction of the city’s largest feeder main, which has broken twice since 2024, nears completion.
Starting Nov. 4, Calgarians will again be required to follow Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions, while also being asked to take steps to conserve water indoors.
In a public notice, the City of Calgary said all outdoor water use will be prohibited, with limited exceptions, for approximately four weeks. Violations could result in fines starting at $3,000.
The restrictions prohibit watering lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs by any method, cleaning outdoor building surfaces, and filling outdoor pools and hot tubs. Exceptions include indoor car washes, watering plants for commercial sale or donation, using water for livestock, and watering edible crops such as vegetable gardens….