It could take crews roughly one week to repair a massive water main break that has forced Calgarians across the city to conserve water use, according to the city’s manager of drinking water distribution.

“There is still a high risk that we can run out of water,” Mackay said.

Calgarians were asked Thursday to stop using water outdoors and minimize indoor water use. City staff are recommending people take shorter showers, skip “a few flushes” and hold off on a load of laundry.

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@disk4mat Yikes. Sounds like a good time for a vacation.

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