Updated as of: August 7, 2024 at 4:22 PM MST
In response to the City of Calgary's request to limit non-essential water use, YMCA Calgary will be implementing water conservation efforts across all branches. We will review our operations and scheduled maintenance to further reduce water consumption by the suggested 25% starting August 26, 2024.
Our swimming pools will remain open. We anticipate we can reduce water use without significant impact to our operations and programs, including swimming lessons, day camps, gym usage, and ice and facility rentals. It is likely that some high-water-use amenities like steam rooms, hot tubs, towel service, and the flow rider may be restricted, with closure details to be provided when relevant.
Modern-day recreation centres have several sustainability aspects designed into the buildings and the operations. Here are some ways we reduce our water consumption year-round:
Our LEED Gold certified facilities use recycled water in our operations where possible (e.g. using shower wastewater and pool backwashes to flush toilets).
Modern swimming pools recycle 100% of their water, through constant filtration and recirculation. The only water they lose is through evaporation, which through proper air temperature and humidity controls, is negligible.
Our washroom faucets are on sensors to limit waste, and all our showers are low flow (less than 4.5 L/minute vs. typical home shower of 10 L/minute).
We want to thank our employees, volunteers, and members for continuing to follow recommendations to reduce water use as the City of Calgary addresses these critical repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
YMCA Calgary will be implementing water conservation efforts across all branches. We will review our operations and scheduled maintenance to further reduce water consumption by the suggested 25% starting August 26, 2024.
The advisory will start on August 26 and will run for approximately three weeks.
It is likely that some high-water-use amenities like steam rooms, hot tubs, towel service, and the flow rider may be restricted, with closure details to be provided when relevant.
We anticipate we can reduce water use without significant impact to our operations and programs, including swimming lessons, day camps, gym usage, and ice and facility rentals. It is likely that some high-water-use amenities like steam rooms, hot tubs, towel service, and the flow rider may be restricted, with closure details to be provided when relevant.
We encourage you to download the YMCA Calgary app where we will share updates on any service closures. For general updates regarding the water advisory, you can find the most recent information from the City of Calgary here.