• Filling of fountains and other decorative features. • Use of City water for construction purposes including grading, compaction and dust control. • Pesticide or fertilizer application that requires the use of City water. Permitted essential uses: • Businesses using water to deliver a life-sustaining product or service. • Businesses that must use water to meet health and safety regulations, such as hospitals, restaurants, animal care facilities and child care facilities.
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• Filling of outdoor hot tubs, swimming and wading pools.
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Help reduce your indoor water use We’re also asking all businesses to reduce their indoor water use by 25 per cent without compromising safety or quality. • Adjust and raise building temperatures. Review and adjust water-based temperature control systems to ensure optimal indoor temperatures. CSA’s acceptable range is 23-26 degrees Celsius. • Check and fix leaks. Toilets and faucets are the most common. • Minimize water use in cleaning. Wipe instead of wash and sweep instead of spray. • Work with staff to identify ways to minimize water use and loss throughout their work duties. Visit calgary.ca/savewateratwork for more ways to reduce your water use based on your business type.
Commercial river water pick up To support businesses during Stage 4 Outdoor Water Restrictions, non-potable river water is available for use. Businesses can bring their water trucks for filling at three locations, free of charge.
Pick up locations Failure to follow a restriction can result in a fine. Stage 4 violations start at $3,000.
Hours of operation: 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. • West Baker Park Boat Launch: 4320 Bow River Pathway • Ogden Boat Launch: 3303 Bow River Pathway • Bankside Day Use Area (Fish Creek Park): 153 Ave. S.E. Note: These areas will be open for residential water pick up daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.