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To reduce water use across the system during the summer months, Corix Utilities has adopted the Regional District of East Kootenay's Water Conservation Plan. This is also in response to the B.C. Government, Ministry of Forests' Low Water Advisory and Voluntary Water Conservation Request.

As is typical for this time of year, demand for potable water increases greatly, and in order to safeguard our water supply for more essential uses, the following restrictions are now in effect.

Outdoor Irrigation

The watering of lawns and gardens represents one of our single biggest uses of water, so reducing this activity can go a long way to lowering overall consumption. Please keep in mind, most lawns, shrubs, and trees only need to be watered once a week.

EVEN numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
ODD numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
NO Watering Fridays are in effect to allow reservoirs to replenish

We greatly appreciate your help in ensuring we all enjoy a happy and healthy summer.

Every little bit helps

First and foremost, please continue to follow the advice of public health officials regarding proper handwashing in the fight against COVID-19. But here are some other simple ways we can save even more water this summer.

Indoors

• Take shorter showers and don’t let the water run when brushing teeth
• Only run dishwashers and washing machines when they’re full
• If washing dishes by hand, use two basins rather than letting the water run
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of running water
• Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets, and replace old fixtures with low-use models

Outdoors

• Set lawn mower blades higher as longer grass means less evaporation
• Weed lawns and gardens regularly as weeds compete with other plants for water
• Cover swimming pools when not in use
• Wash cars with a bucket and sponge instead of a hose
• Use a broom, rather than a hose, to clean sidewalks and driveways