Hundreds of thousands of Montrealers could be exposed to lead above recommended levels due to old water pipes still in use. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada) Tap water pours into a glass resting in a kitchen sink.
The daily water-use target for the city is 450 million litres, but on Monday it reached 533 million litres. City officials are urging Calgarians to cut back, warning that failing to do so could jeopardize the water system and lead to boil-water advisories.City of Calgary officials are asking citizens to reduce their overall water consumption after Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions came back into effect on Monday.
Though Monday's usage level showed a 75 million-litre decrease from the day before, the city says more still needs to be done, as"This drop shows that many of you are taking the right steps to limit your water use, and I want to sincerely thank you for making those adjustments," said Michael Thompson, the city's general manager of infrastructure services.
When it comes to indoor use, there are no mandatory restrictions, but the city is asking individuals to voluntarily conserve water via these three steps: City officials are warning that should water use consistently exceed the 450 million-litre target, the city's reservoirs would run dry and all pressure within the system would be lost, triggering a citywide boil-water advisory.Stage Four water restrictions may be in place but outdoor pools are open. We find out how they're doing it.
"I like the idea that we can, as a community, work together to make something happen. My attitude is we all have to contribute something," said Yule.
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