Calgary invests $342 million to reduce water leaks and improve infrastructure

Calgary lost 23% of its treated water last year to leaks, prompting a $342 million plan to reduce losses. The city aims to cut water loss to 15% by 2030 through improved monitoring, leak detection, and pipe replacement, with 10 km of mains to be replaced in 2026. This investment is seen as cost avoidance for future water treatment plant construction, though some councilors express frustration over the significant spending.