Water restrictions

Reasons for water restrictions

Water restrictions are implemented when water demand exceeds the capacity of the local treated water supply.

This can happen for a number of reasons:

• Extended periods of hot, dry weather.
  
• Poor raw water quality (ex. due to major rain storm).
• Contamination of the water source.
• Unexpected malfunction of a major system resulting in a sudden shortage of water supply.

Non-essential water use

During this time, water should be deferred (except for human consumption).

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Watering lawns, gardens, trees or shrubs
• Washing vehicles, driveways and home exteriors
• Filling a Jacuzzi, hot tub or swimming pool
• Parks watering
• Fleet vehicle washing
• Irrigation​​
• Flooding backyard ice rinks​