Stage 3 water measures

Effective immediately, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has implemented mandatory Stage 3 water conservation measures for the South Slocan Water System in Electoral Area H.

The RDCK said the new conservation measure is due to low source water flows and to facilitate adequate night-time reservoir filling and recovery.

Stage 3 measures include:

• Watering of lawns is prohibited,
• Watering of gardens, trees and shrubs is only permitted between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.,
• Watering using drip irrigation, a watering can, and or hand held hose permitted anytime.

The RDCK said the stage 3 water measures will remain in effect until further notice.

"Stricter water conservation measures may be required if demand increases significantly, dry weather persists, or if the reservoir declines to critically low levels," the RDCK media release said.