Calgary water consumption increases slightly Friday as high temperatures drive up demand

Calgary water consumption ticked up to 505 million litres Friday as sweltering mid-summer temperatures drove up demand. At the 2 p.m. update, spokesperson Carolyn Bowen, the city’s director of climate and environment, said that the increase in consumption was consistent with the way in which water demand tends to track with temperatures. Calgary temperatures soared past 30 degrees Friday and are expected to remain high through Monday. Repairs to the feeder main remain on schedule. Bowen sa