Stage 2 water conservation measures in effect for the Duhamel, South Slocan and Woodland Heights water systems

Nelson, BC: Effective immediately, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is implementing mandatory Stage 2 water conservation measures in the Duhamel, South Slocan, and Woodland Heights water systems. These measures are necessary due to the high water demand and heat warnings being issued by Environment Canada.

“The extended hot and dry weather forecasted for the region has prompted the RDCK to be proactive with these water systems that have historical supply and demand concerns,” said Jason McDiarmid, RDCK Water Utilities Manager.

Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures include:

  • Watering of lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs is ONLY permitted between 6:00am-10:00am and 8:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Watering of gardens, trees and shrubs by watering can or hand-held hose is still permitted anytime.

The RDCK appreciates your cooperation in adhering to the above water conservation measures. Stage 2 water conservation measures will remain in effect until further notice. Stricter water conservation measures may be required if demand increases significantly, hot and dry weather persists, or if the Province requests additional conservation efforts.

The following table provides information on current water conservation measures in RDCK water systems:

Water System

Water Conservation Stage

Effective Date

Edgewood

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Fauquier

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Balfour

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Burton

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Duhamel

Stage 2

July 26, 2022

Erickson

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Grandview Properties

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Lister

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Lucas Road

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

McDonald Creek

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Riondel

Stage 2

July 18, 2022

Rosebery Highlands

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Sanca

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

South Slocan

Stage 2

July 26, 2022

West Robson

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Woodbury Village

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

Woodland Heights

Stage 2

July 26, 2022

Ymir

Stage 1

June 1, 2022

For the most current water conservation measures on your water system and additional water conservation information, please visit the RDCK website:www.rdck.ca/water.

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The content on this page was last updated July 26 2022 at 6:26 AM