Water pipe site in Cochrane
Officials in Cochrane, say water levels in the community’s reservoirs are very low, meaning some residents could run out of water. The town says it has declared a state of local emergency over the issue, which began on Oct. 21 when a contractor punctured a sewage and water line.
The new measure, which allows the town to “take extraordinary actions,” comes after Cochrane put mandatory water conservation rules in place earlier this week. Officials said drinking water supplies for Cochrane and Calgary are safe, but the issue has disrupted the town’s ability to supply water.
The sewage leak was stopped on Monday and while officials aren’t sure on how much leaked into the river, the estimation is said to be at a significant amount.
Water restrictions have been implemented for several days with the town of Cochrane currently working with regional partners in response.
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