Water Conservation

• Okotoks boil water advisory lifted, residents advised to flush pipes

  The town said residents should flush clean and sanitize their water pipes, treatment devices, storage systems and plumbed appliances before drinking the water.

  Health

  Aug 16
• Unprecedented lack of rain and heat taking toll on Okanagan trees

  The Okanagan is now under Drought Level 3, with level 5 being the most severe.

  Environment

  Jul 9
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• Watering restrictions en route for Okanagan communities

  "We need to make sure the water is available drinking water, sanitation, emergency response and firefighting," Andy Weremy said.

  Environment

  Jul 7
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• City of Kelowna asking residents to help water street trees during drought

  ‘We’re asking homeowners to help us care for the young trees planted on streets and boulevards near their homes.’

  Environment

  Jun 12
• Rain Barrels: How to save water and money this summer

  'They help you reduce rainwater flooding and ponding and harvest rainwater that would otherwise be going down the local storm sewer,' said environmental advocate Jessica Correa.

  Environment

  May 12
• Metro Vancouver seasonal lawn watering restrictions now in effect

  Under the regulations, residents and businesses can water their lawns twice a week, on days determined by property address.

  Environment

  May 2
• Moncton bylaw ammendment would give city manager more authority over water supply

  The bylaw ammendment is expected to receive second and third reading on Sept. 8.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2020
• Risk of blue-green algae, dry conditions continue water conservation concerns in Moncton area

  A special council meeting and an update on the blue-green algae risk at the Tower Road reservoir are expected Monday.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2020
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• Trump changing U.S. showerhead rules after complaining about his hair

  The Trump administration is trying to change water flow standards after the president complained about showers and toilets.

  Trending

  Aug 13, 2020
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• Pickering grey water project could save homeowners thousands of litres of water

  A Pickering community is one of the first in Canada to recycle grey water. The locally made unit sits in your basement, using filtered bath water to flush your toilet.

  Aug 12, 2020