Stage 1 water restrictions in effect throughout the Regional District
News ArticleDue to low snowpack and minimal precipitation across the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), drought conditions are predicted for the region. As a precautionary measure, the RDOS is asking all water users to reduce outdoor water use to meet Stage 1 water restrictions.
The RDOS is reminding all RDOS owned/operated water system customers that Stage 1 watering restrictions are now in effect. Please restrict use to designated days/times and aim to reduce water use by 10%.
Water systems:
Gallagher Lake Olalla Willowbrook
Missezula Lake Sage Mesa Faulder*
Naramata Sun Valley
Okanagan Falls West Bench
Watering days:
- Even numbered properties - Tuesday and Saturday
- Odd numbered properties - Wednesday and Sunday
- *Faulder:
- 104-190 Fish Lake Road, 8000 and 8008 Princeton Summerland Rd - Tuesday and Saturday
- All other addresses - Wednesday and Sunday
Watering times on your day:
- Manual systems 6:00 am to 10:00 am & 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Automated systems midnight to 6:00 am
Thank you for your cooperation.
For further information on Water Conservation, please visit RDOS Regional Connections or contact Shelley Fiorito, RDOS Project Coordinator I – Utilities.
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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Contacts:
Shelley Fiorito
RDOS Project Coordinator I – Utilities
250-490-4110
RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
1-877-610-3737