Water Usage

• Manitoba city faces moderate drought, residents asked to conserve water

  A moderate drought warning was declared by the city of Morden on Dec. 5, with residents being asked to reduce their consumption and usage of water.

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Millions in U.S. rely on Colorado River for water. Now they must cut their usage

  A new report outlines competing plans for how seven Western states and tribes reliant on the dwindling water supply from the Colorado River should cut their use.

  Environment

  Apr 11, 2023
  
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• Conserve water notice lifted for Oneida Nation of the Thames, state of emergency remains

  While the conserve water notice has since been lifted for Oneida Nation of the Thames, both the state of emergency and the boil water advisory remain in effect.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
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• Drought emergency lifted in B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

  A state of local emergency in response to drought along British Columbia's Sunshine Coast has been lifted as water flow returned to a key water source.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2022
• Morden residents, businesses asked to restrict water use due to severe drought

  The southern Manitoba city says it's experiencing a severe drought, and as a result, it has put in place a response plan to help residents and businesses conserve city water.

  Environment

  May 6, 2021
• Mandatory water restrictions in place as sand hampers system

  The City of Saskatoon issued an emergency alert on Thursday saying it's mandatory for residents to restrict water use.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2020
• Okanagan elevated to Level 3 drought rating, water conservation urged

  Residents, industry, farmers and municipalities are asked to reduce water use by 30 per cent.

  Jun 20, 2019
• Regina asking residents to limit water use after power outage

  City officials are asking Regina residents to limit water to essential use only while emergency power is installed at the plant.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2018
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• Patrollers checking for sprinkling restriction cheaters in Kelowna

  "The Rutland Waterworks system currently running above normal levels to meet the outside water demands."

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2017
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• Wainwright, Alta. declares state of local emergency due to water shortage

  The east-central Alberta town of Wainwright declared a state of local emergency Friday because of reduced water reservoir levels.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2017