The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises customers supplied by the Mabel Lake Water Utility (MLW) that Outdoor Water Restrictions are RESCINDED. Supply and demand conditions on the water system have returned to normal. Although Outdoor Water Restrictions are being rescinded, the RDNO wants to remind customers that we live in a dry climate and water conservation should be practiced routinely to protect our streams as every drop counts.
Doing some yard clean up this weekend? Don’t forget your taps! Winterize taps to prevent leaks. Removing hoses and protecting exposed pipes from freezing temperatures will help to avoid cracks and leaks in the spring.
If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
Original Notice - August 3, 2023
No outdoor watering is in effect starting today, August 3, 2023 until August 8, 2023, for all customers on the Mabel Lake Water (MLW) system due to water system capacity concerns during this coming long weekend. This is to ensure water availability for essential domestic use and reduce risking loss of water. The map of the affected properties is attached.
On August 8, 2023, Stage 2 outdoor water restrictions will be back in effect.
Please refer to the schedule below to find your designated watering days:
Odd House Numbers: Watering Days – Tuesdays and Saturdays
Even House Numbers: Watering Days - Sundays and Wednesdays
Historical water usage on the August long weekend is high and the water system has had issues in the past keeping up to demand. Customers must take action to reduce the risk that the reservoirs become depleted resulting in loss of water to customers, and/or compromised water quality.
During this period of no outdoor watering, customers may still water by hand with a watering can or hose with a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle to maintain plant health and drip irrigation is also allowed. Use of sprinklers, filling or refilling pools/garden ponds or aesthetic water features, cleaning outdoor surfaces, vehicle washing, or other non-essential outdoor water use is not allowed. For more information, visit www.rdno.ca/restrictions.
Most lawns only need water once per week to remain healthy. Lawns naturally brown and go dormant with minimal water when it is hot – this is okay and the lawn will green up when the weather cools. For indoor and outdoor water conservation tips, visit www.rdno.ca/waterwise.
Where can I find future water notices?
Updates will be posted to www.rdno.ca/news (filter by Water Notices) and the RDNO’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RDNorthOkanagan. You can also subscribe to receive email updates at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.
If you have any questions, please contact the RDNO Utilities Department at 250-550-3700.
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