Nelson, BC: Effective immediately, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is implementing mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures for the Riondel Water System. The system is located on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake in Electoral Area A.
The Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures have been implemented in the Riondel Water System due to high water consumption resulting in reduced reservoir levels. Excessive outdoor water use, including irrigation, is resulting in greatly increased demand. The RDCK requests that customers adhere to the permitted watering hours to allow reservoir levels to recover during overnight hours and check their irrigation systems for leaks.
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 further, hot and dry weather persists, or if the reservoir declines to critically low levels.
Additional water conservation measures are available on the RDCK website: www.rdck.ca/water.