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}}On the evening of June 5 2024, a extensive and critical water main break along 16th Avenue NW was discovered in a key main pipe that carries major water supplies across [[Calgary]], [[Airdrie, Alberta|Airdrie]], [[Strathmore, Alberta|Strathmore]] and [[Chestermere]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major Water Main Break in N.W. Under Investigation |url=https://newsroom.calgary.ca/major-water-main-break-in-nw-under-investigation/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Major Water Main Break in N.W. Under Investigation |language=en}}</ref> A critical transmission line was installed to enable the city to help transport water across the city during the break.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Update June 6: Critical water main break affecting City wide water usage |url=https://newsroom.calgary.ca/update-2-critical-water-main-break-affecting-city-wide-water-usage/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Update June 6: Critical water main break affecting City wide water usage |language=en}}</ref> |
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On the evening of June 5 2024, a extensive and critical water main break along 16th Avenue NW was discovered in a key main pipe that carries major water supplies across [[Calgary]]. Due to the water break, all tap water in [[Bowness, Calgary|Bowness]] water use outdoors was banned under Stage 4 Water Restrictions and a city wide fire ban to reduce unnecessary fires.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agency |first=Calgary Emergency Management |title=Critical water main break - June 2024 |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/emergencies/critical-water-main-break-june-2024.html |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref> |
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The water break also led to an [[Alberta Emergency Alert|AEA]] alert sent to Calgarian mobile's at 6:37 a.m notifying them, with instructions to: |
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* Limit times of using shower water and keeping waters shallow |
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* Turning off humidifiers and ice machines |
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* Turn off tap water systems when not in use |
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Business' that utilise [[Self-service laundry|laundromats]], [[Car wash|car washes]] or those which use large volumes of water were also told to reduce water use.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agency |first=Calgary Emergency Management |title=Water restrictions during the water main break |url=https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/emergencies/critical-water-main-break-june-2024.html |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=https://www.calgary.ca |language=en}}</ref> |
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On the evening of June 5 2024, a extensive and critical water main break along 16th Avenue NW was discovered in a key main pipe that carries major water supplies across Calgary, Airdrie, Strathmore and Chestermere.[1] A critical transmission line was installed to enable the city to help transport water across the city during the break.[2]
- ^ "Major Water Main Break in N.W. Under Investigation". Major Water Main Break in N.W. Under Investigation. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Update June 6: Critical water main break affecting City wide water usage". Update June 6: Critical water main break affecting City wide water usage. Retrieved 2024-06-15.