The recent hot weather, reduced rainfall and water run-off into Phillips Reservoir (pictured) requires the City of Cranbrook to move to Stage 2 watering restrictions, effective at 12 p.m. on Wednesday August 27.

Moving to Stage 2 watering restrictions means that you may only water two days per week.

Even numbered addresses may only water on Monday or Thursday, and odd numbered addresses many only water Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 5 to 10 a.m. or 8 to 11 p.m. – not both – to a maximum of two hours.

These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.

Watering of vegetable gardens may continue as long as you water using a handheld shut-off nozzle on your hose.

Use of water outdoors to wash windows, driveways, sidewalks or build surfaces including windows is no longer allowed under Stage 2 restrictions.

“The water level in Phillips Reservoir has dropped four inches over the weekend, and sits about 35 inches below full pool. Under these conditions, and following our Outdoor Water Use policy, we are moving to Stage 2 restrictions,” said Tony Hetu, Director of Public Works.

Staff will also begin reducing outdoor water use in priority two and three greenspaces around the city including most parks and playgrounds, Lions Park, the Kinsmen Greenbelt, and the cemetery.

Irrigation levels will be maintained in Rotary Park, Moir Park, the Kinsmen Quads and Confederation ball parks, and the boulevard along Highway 3/95.

Get more details about watering restrictions.

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City of Cranbrook

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