Calgary water restrictions: solutions to the crisis can be found around the world
Earlier this year, alarm bells were ringing about Alberta’s reservoirs running dry. Those fears have largely dwindled — for now. The looming possibility of drought meant Calgary’s water woes were already front of mind when a massive water main broke in Calgary on June 6, but nobody was prepared for such a sudden and drastic change in water fortunes. Overnight, the city’s supply shrank by 60 per cent. Now, the water is there, sitting in a reservoir. It just can’t be delivered. It’s an unusual scenario for a city experiencing a water shortage. Shortages, usually caused by drought, can often be predicted — and cities can do what’s in their power to prepare. The current crisis is serving as a dress rehearsal.
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