Dawson Creek to Enact Water Conservation Measures Amid Low Kiskatinaw River Flows – Energeticcity.ca

Dawson Creek to enact water conservation measures amid low Kiskatinaw River flows – Energeticcity.ca

Water dripping out of a faucet. (Canva) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — With the Kiskatinaw River drier than it’s ever been, Dawson Creek residents are being asked to start being careful about their water use soon. Stage two water conservation measures are being implemented in the city beginning on Friday, July 25th at noon, according to a press release from city staff. This comes as the Kiskatinaw River — Dawson Creek’s primary water supply — displays “th…

City of Siletz first in Lincoln County to restrict water use due to drought conditions and river levels • Lincoln Chronicle

By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle The city of Siletz declared emergency water restrictions Friday due to ongoing drought conditions and record low levels in the Siletz River where the municipality […] The post City of Siletz first in Lincoln County to restrict water use due to drought conditions and river levels appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

Siletz Issues Water Restrictions Due To Drought

The Siletz River is at a 130 year low, because of this and the Governors decoration of a Lincoln County drought emergency, the city has entered into its earliest ever water curtailment. Mayor Warman emphasized the unprecedented situation, noting the river is unusually low for July - typically resembling September conditions. Key restrictions include: • 10,000 gallon monthly water usage cap • Hand-watering of fruits, vegetables, and flowers allow…