STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT


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Contact: Utilities  |  T 250 707 3332  (for emergencies only: after hours select "Option 2")  |  E-mail
Office Hours: Monday – Friday     7:30 a.m. –  3:30 p.m.

The Westbank First Nation Waterworks Law (2005-16) is in effect, which also includes year-round water restrictions. These conservation measures are in place to help reduce peaks in water use and to reduce the high demands on our water delivery system at any given time.

This allows the system to keep up with the demands for clean drinking water, irrigation, commercial use and gives it the ability to store water for future use. (i.e. in case of local fires). Assigned daily water conservation measures help us use water wisely so that we can continue to support the sufficient water for other uses such as:

  • Supporting sufficient streamflow that is required for the health of fish and other aquatic species
  • Wildfire fighting
  • Domestic users
  • Agricultural needs to help avoid crop damage and shortages in water supply for livestock.

For details on all stages, or to learn more about water use restrictions, please see below.

Watch the WFN website for water restrictions in the summer months.

WFN Law Enforcement Officers will be issuing fines up to $300, to anyone watering outside of watering regulations. 

For details on all stages, or to learn more about water use restrictions, see below. 

Report a watering violation

Regulation Stages

Current Stage: Stage 2

General Rules - Stages 1 to 3
  • Hand watering of all landscape plant materials and vegetable plantings, excluding lawns, is permitted.
  • Sprinkling is never permitted between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Only one half-inch diameter outside tap may be used at any one time for sprinkling.
  • Never use an open, free flowing pipe, outlet or hose for any watering.
  • Properties equipped with automated sprinkler systems may only water between midnight and 6 a.m. on permitted days.
  • Properties equipped with manually controlled sprinkling systems, including those attached to outside taps, may only water between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. to midnight on the permitted days.

Stage 1
  • EVEN numbered addresses may only water on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
  • ODD numbered addresses may only water on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
  • NO watering allowed on Mondays. 

Stage 2
  • Even numbered addresses may only water on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
  • Odd numbered addresses may only water on Sundays and Wednesdays
  • Hand watering means holding a hose that has a spray nozzle attached or using a watering can and is allowed for plant  materials and vegetable plantings. Lawns are excluded.
  • No watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Washing vehicles is permitted. However, responsible use is expected. 
  • Sprinkling lawns and gardens with sprinkling systems is permitted on dedicated days and times.
  • WFN Utilities does have hose bib timers for those that may want one free of charge as part of our water conservation measures.  Please contact the office for more information or to arrange to have one delivered and setup for you.
Stage 3
  • Even numbered addresses may only water on Tuesdays.
  • Odd numbered addresses may only water on Wednesdays.
  • No filling of swimming pools, hot tubs, garden ponds or decorative fountains is permitted.
  • No washing of vehicles, boats, bikes - motorized or otherwise, RVs or ATVs is allowed.
  • No washing of sidewalks, driveways, patios, or eaves can occur.
Stage 4
  • No system watering. Hand watering only.

Water Conservation Tips

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