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id: cf9d778031
section: other
first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:30 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 15:30 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Calgary water system had ‘systemic’ issues before pipe failure: Report

The report found the 2024 and 2025 failures exposed systemic governance, asset-management, financial-management and accountability weaknesses — rather than simply a failed pipe.

Section: [Around Town](/calgary/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Global News Calgary](https://globalnews.ca/news/12138376/calgary-water-system-had-systemic-issues-before-pipe-failure-report/), 2026-11-05 15:30 CST: Calgary water system had ‘systemic’ issues before pipe failure: Report

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