For Immediate Release
Stage 3 Domestic Water Restriction Take Effect Immediately
Due to issues with the Rockcliffe well, one of the Town’s main water sources, Stage 3 Water Restrictions have been put in place. With the Rockcliffe well out of service, the amount of domestic water that can be produced and stored for water emergencies, is affected. The Town is currently operating at peak water demand, with other wells running at capacity, prompting the move to Stage 3 Water Restrictions to conserve water.
Properties utilizing canal water for farming practices will not be affected at this time.
Town of Oliver Water and Rural Domestic Water System customers are currently in Stage 3 water restrictions. Properties that have water flowing through a water meter or are using domestic groundwater for irrigating must restrict their irrigating as follows:
Watering Restrictions - One Day Per Week:
Odd numbered houses – Wednesday
Even numbered houses – Friday
Residents are encouraged to adjust their residential underground irrigation systems to water lawns, trees and shrubs between 7:00 pm and 9:00 am on their watering day.
Residents with micro/drip irrigation are permitted one extra day of watering per week between 7:00 pm and 9:00 am as follows:
Watering Restrictions – Additional Day for Micro/Drip
Odd numbered houses – Saturday
Even numbered houses – Tuesday
Extra hand watering is permitted for personal gardens, trees and shrubs between 7:00 pm and 9:00 am.
The Town of Oliver would like to thank you for your cooperation while we work to bring Rockcliffe well back into service.
For more information on restrictions, watering tips, and drought information visit the following websites:
Town of Oliver - https://www.oliver.ca/water-restrictions
Okanagan Basin Water Board - www.obwb.ca and www.makewaterwork.ca
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Inquiries:
Town of Oliver
250 485 6213
works@oliver.ca
