The City of Calgary issued an emergency alert at about 6:30 a.m. that a critical water main break along 16th Ave NW has rendered the city's water supply in precarious state.
"Supply levels have reached a critical state," the alert reads, "affecting the city's ability to provide water to communities to ensure adequate water is available to support emergency fire suppression. All residents and businesses must conserve water. Do not shower or bath. Do not wash dishes or run appliances that use water."
The alert applies to all communities, such as Airdrie, which use Calgary water.
Some schools in Calgary's northwest have been impacted by the water main break, the CBE wrote in an email to parents Thursday morning.
A road closure on 16 Avenue N.W. is in affect, including to pedestrians between Home Road and Sarcee Trail.
The alert will be in effect until further notice, and we will update readers when the situation has been resolved.
To see the original alert click here.
