Nelson, BC: Effective immediately, mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures are being implemented in the Woodland Heights Water System. The system is located in the Woodland Heights subdivision of Taghum, approximately 15 km southwest of Nelson, directly across from Taghum Shell. Taghum is within RDCK Electoral Area F between Nelson and South Slocan.
Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures have been implemented in the Woodland Heights Water System due to high water consumption resulting in continuous operation of the well pump and reduced reservoir levels. Excessive irrigation and irrigation system leakage may be responsible for the increased demand. The RDCK requests that customers check irrigation systems for leaks and adhere to the permitted irrigation hours.
Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures Include:
- Watering of lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs is ONLY permitted between 6:00 am – 10:00 am and 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
- Watering of gardens, trees, and shrubs by watering can or handheld hose is still permitted anytime.
The RDCK appreciate 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.
Click here for a complete description of RDCK water conservation measures stages 1 through 4 or visit www.rdck.ca/water.