Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures in Effect for South Slocan Water System
July 27, 2018
Nelson, BC: Effective immediately, mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures are being implemented in the South Slocan Water System. High water demand has resulted in low reservoir levels, which requires South Slocan Water Users to conserve water.
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 South Slocan water users’ cooperation in adhering to the above water conservation measures. Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures will remain in effect until further notice and stricter water conservation measures may be required if demand increases significantly, or if hot and dry weather prevails.
Water conservation measures for RDCK water systems are shown in the following table. More details are available on the RDCK website at: www.rdck.ca/water.
For more information, please contact:
RDCK Water Services Genevieve Bergeron, Water Smart Ambassador
(250) 352-8171 (250)505-8167
WaterContact@rdck.bc.ca WaterSmartCentral@rdck.bc.ca
RDCK Water Conservation Measures:
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Activity |
Mandatory Restrictions |
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
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Watering of lawns |
ONLY between the hours 7 pm - 10 am |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
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Watering of new lawns (seed within 45 days and sod within 21 days of installation) |
ONLY between the hours 7 pm - 10 am |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
Prohibited (Except where permitted by the Works Superintendent) |
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Watering of gardens, trees and shrubs (excluding watering of commercial agricultural products) |
ONLY between the hours 7 pm - 10 am |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
Prohibited |
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Watering using drip irrigation*, a watering can, and or hand held hose, which eliminates over-spray is permitted at any time. |
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Pesticide or fertilizer application (using potable water with appropriate backflow prevention) |
ONLY between the hours 7 pm - 10 am |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
Prohibited
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Prohibited
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Wash down (sidewalks, walkways, driveways, exterior building surfaces, window, vehicles or other outdoor surface) |
Permitted |
ONLY between the hours 6 am – 10 am, and 8 pm – 10 pm |
Prohibited (Except where critical for health and safety, & business operations) |
Prohibited |
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Filling of fountains or other decorative features |
Permitted |
Prohibited (Except where permitted by the Works Superintendent) |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
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Filling of outdoor hot tubs and/or wading pools. |
Permitted |
Permitted |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
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Filling of swimming pools
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ONLYbetween the hours 8 pm - 7 am |
Prohibited (Except where permitted by the Works Superintendent) |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
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*Drip irrigation delivers water to the root zone of the plants where individual emitters use less than 2 gallons per hours (7.6L/hr) at less than 20psi (140Kpa). This does not include soaker hoses or micro sprayers. |
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Jason McDiarmid, Manager of Utility Services
Regional District of Central Kootenay
250-352-8169, 1-800-268-7325 (Nelson Office)
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