Calgary water emergency: Officials “confident” repairs finished by July 5

Calgary officials provided an update on the water emergency Wednesday, saying that regular water supply will likely be restored on the earlier end of the timeline estimate — in about three weeks rather than five.

Michael Thompson, general manager of infrastructure services, said the repairs on the five hot spots are continuing quickly. He said construction is ongoing 24/7 at two locations.

Thompson said all the damaged pipes are now exposed and the precise locations identified. The next steps will be cutting the damaged sections of pipe and readying them for removal.

The two sections of specialized water pipe that arrived from San Diego are being treated at a local fabrication shop.

The initial timeline for a return to normal water service was three to five weeks. That includes repairing the five hot spots, executing feeder main flushing and testing, getting the pipe ready for network flow, restoring the city water and returning the system to normal service.

Thompson said Wednesday the repair estimate is now “on the lower end,” closer to three weeks.

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