Calgary lifts boil-water advisories in four NW neighbourhoods; conservation still urged

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published January 5, 2026

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Boil-water advisories affecting roughly 3,000 residents in northwest Calgary have been lifted after testing confirmed water quality met standards. City officials say strict conservation remains essential while repairs continue, to ensure demand does not outstrip supply.

Calgary lifts boil-water advisories for four neighbourhoods after testing; city keeps conservation call during Bearspaw feeder-main repairs

Boil-water advisories for Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst have been lifted following laboratory testing conducted in coordination with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main rupture disrupted a key source of potable water for the city.

AHS said water quality in northwest Calgary has been restored and boiling is no longer required. Residents who have not used their household water system in the past 24 hours are advised to flush their lines before first use, while continuing to use water wisely as restrictions remain in place during repair work.

Despite the advisory being lifted, the City of Calgary is urging residents to keep water use low to protect system stability during repairs. Officials noted daily consumption recently climbed above the city’s target, underscoring the risk that demand could outpace available supply as routines resume.

City updates also indicated partial traffic reopening on 16 Avenue N.W. near the repair zone, while crews continue excavation and removal work on the damaged section of pipe.