Water restrictions in place
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West Kelowna has instituted Stage 2 water restrictions
The City of West Kelowna has moved to Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions due to provincial drought conditions.
In a news release, the city says as drought risks rise, water needs to be prioritized for food and farming, fish and firefighting.
“According to the province, our region is forecasted to remain dry, with little to no rainfall, increasing drought severity and reducing stream flows,” the release said.
“Residents are urged to reduce outdoor water use by 30 per cent immediately to help conserve water.
Under Stage 2 restrictions, even numbered addresses are only permitted to water Saturday and Tuesday with odd numbered addresses watering Sunday and Wednesday.
Hand watering of landscaping plants and vegetable gardens, but not lawns, is permitted on any day as needed.
Automatic sprinkler systems are only permitted to be used between midnight and 6 a.m., while manual systems are permitted only between midnight and 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. to midnight.
Watering is not permitted between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
If drought conditions persist, and demand remains high, stricter restrictions may be required.
Under Stage 3, watering is only permitted once a week while Stage 4 prohibits any watering to prioritize firefighting efforts and essential indoor needs.