MacArthur Reedman Water System Service Area is under Stage 2 water restrictions effective immediately.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said the system has reached 75 per cent capacity based on a two-week average of water use.
Officials said it is crucial that all residents comply with the restrictions.
Increased water use will affect available fire-protection storage supplies and could result in further restrictions.
Under Stage 2 water restrictions, residents may water lawns and use sprinklers or soaker hoses for only two days per week for a maximum of three hours per day. Residents with newly installed lawns may apply for a permit for additional watering outside the restrictions.
Drip irrigation and hand watering are permitted for two days per week for a maximum of three hours per day. Watering food-producing plants is permitted for up to three hours per day, seven days a week.
Residents may wash vehicles and boats on an as-needed basis.
Owners of odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Owners of even-numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays and Sundays.
The CSRD also reminded residents that outdoor lawn irrigation is not permitted on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays under Stage 2 restrictions, regardless of address.
Questions or reports of violations can be directed to CSRD Utility Services at 250-832-8194.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said the system has reached 75 per cent capacity, based on a two-week average usage.
Officials say it is crucial that all residents abide by the water restrictions.
Increased usage will impact the available fire protection storage supplies and could result in further restrictions.
Stage 2 Water Restrictions means residents can only use water on their lawns, use sprinklers and soaker hose for two days per week for a maximum of three hours per day. If a resident has a new lawn, they can apply for a permit for addition watering outside of restrictions.
For drip irrigation and hand water is permitted for two days per week for a maximum of three hours a day. Using water on food producing plants is permitted three hours per day, seven days per week.
Residents can wash their vehicles or boats on an “as needed” basis.
Odd-numbered houses can use water on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and even-numbered houses can water Wednesdays and Sundays.
The CSRD put out an additional reminder that under Stage 2, outdoor lawn irrigation is not permitted on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays, regardless of address.
For any questions or to report a violation, please contact CSRD Utility Services 250-832-8194.
