Calgary Water Usage Soars, Conservation Urged

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome in. This is Vancouver News today, where local news meets AI. Calgary residents used 506 million liters of water on Monday, topping Sunday's 504 million liters and breaking a key, conservation target for the second straight day. The recent uptick partly stems from city efforts to refill part of a feeder main, but officials are urging everyone to cut back now to hit the under. 500 million liter goal again. Locals have been dealing with these restrictions for weeks, amid repairs to the aging bare-spot south feeder main in the northwest part of town. Work continues to reinforce the pipe, so it holds up until a brand new line takes over, with limits likely sticking around until early April. In the meantime, simple steps like shorter showers, flushing only when necessary, and full loads for washers and dishwashers can help everyone get. Back on track with conservation.