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April 24, 2020
Fernie initiates watering restrictions
The City of Fernie April 23 announced it is implementing water restrictions to reduce the risk to staff maintaining this critical service during the COVID-19 health emergency.
“Lowering water usage reduces the required frequency for changing chlorine gas bottles at Fairy Creek, which is a high-risk activity requiring multiple people in a tight space,” the city notes on its website.
Thank you for helping us protect our staff by adhering to the following watering restrictions until further notice – City of Fernie:
| ACTIVITY | RESTRICTION DETAILS |
| Lawn watering | Odd-numbered addresses on ODD numbered calendar days.
Even-numbered addresses on EVEN numbered calendar days. Water only between the hours of 7pm to 7am for no longer than one-hour duration. |
| Flowers & vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees. | No restrictions at this time. |
| Private & commercial outdoor impermeable surface washing (driveways, sidewalks) | Not permitted other than for health & safety purposes or to prepare a surface for painting or similar treatment. |
| Residential car washing & boat washing. | Only with a hose equipped with spring-loaded shut off. |
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