Nelson, BC: Effective Sunday, June 1, 2025, mandatory Stage 1 water conservation measures will be implemented across all Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) water systems. These measures will remain in place from June 1 through September 30. Stage 1 may increase to one of three additional stages should demand increase significantly, hot and dry weather persists, or if reservoirs decline to critically low levels.
Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures Include:
- Watering of lawns (Including new lawns), gardens, trees, and shrubs ONLY between the hours of 7:00 pm to 10:00 am
- Watering using drip irrigation, a watering can, and or hand held hose is permitted at anytime.
Click here for a complete description of RDCK water conservation measures stages 1 through 4 or visit www.rdck.ca/water.
The RDCK appreciates water users’ ongoing cooperation in adhering to the water conservation measures.