Calgarians flock to Lost Sock Laundromat amidst water shortage

Amidst an ongoing water shortage in the City of Calgary, a local business notes that city folk are heading over to Cochrane to do their laundry.

Following a water main break on June 5 in northwest Calgary, the City’s water supply has reached a critical state and is affecting several communities around Calgary. Due to limited availability, the City of Calgary is currently asking residents and businesses to conserve water.

Owner and operator of The Lost Sock Laundromat, Nichole Elliott, said Calgarians have been stopping by her business to get their clothes cleaned more than usual.

“Basically, I’ve been getting lots of phone calls from people finding out if they’re allowed to come out,” Elliott said.

She said that anyone affected by the water shortage is more than welcome to use the laundromat.

“I am welcoming Calgarians to come out and use our laundromats,” Elliott said. “Seeing as we’ve had a bit of a water shortage,I think kind of feel their pain that way.”

Elliott understands the situation that Calgarians faced since, as Cochrane faced a water main break back in October. Although it’s just part of her business, she said she’s just happy to provide a little relief for those who need it.

“I’m just happy to be able to give them a place to do a load while they are in limbo here,” she said. “The whole experience is a good reminder that we do consume a probably a little too much on a regular basis, and just to use what we need to in times like this.”

The lost sock is located on 117 1st Ave. West Unit 7, and is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.