Times-Chronicle Staff
Starting July 30, residential water users in Oliver town boundaries will only be allowed to water their lawns one day a week.
This comes after the Town implements Stage 3 water restrictions due to this summer’s drought.
Odd numbered houses can water on Wednesday, while even number houses can water on Friday.
Agricultural customers (farm status) may continue to water to maintain the health of their crops but are being asked to voluntarily reduce consumption and continue to monitor for leaks.
Residential water users are encouraged to adjust their underground irrigation systems to water lawns, trees and shrubs between midnight and 7 a.m. on their watering day. Extra hand watering is permitted for personal gardens, trees and shrubs.
Public Works crews and bylaw enforcement officers are visiting properties who may be in violation of the restrictions. Non-compliant properties can be fined $250 with a $100 fee applied if water service has been turned off.
“There is little doubt the Okanagan is on the front lines of climate change, shifting between flooding and drought and extreme fire seasons,” said the Town in a news release.
