Calgary water main break blamed on decades-old lax standards
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:21 pm
A new report reveals that subpar manufacturing standards from over 50 years ago are blamed for Calgary’s disastrous water main break. The outdated materials finally caught up with the city infrastructure, leaving residents drenched in frustration and officials scrambling for modern solutions.
A report by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists blames lax manufacturing standards 50 years ago for a massive watermain break in Calgary last year.
CALGARY - A report says lax manufacturing standards more than 50 years ago and the breakdown of pipe materials likely caused the water main break that devastated Calgary's water supply last year.
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