Water Use

• Kelowna releases draft water-use plan, calls for public education on water use

  Officials in Kelowna say watering lawns and gardens is making the city one of the biggest water-users in Canada. The city is now seeking input on a water-use plan.

  Environment

  Jun 21
  
• City of Calgary looks at more measures to help deal with drought

  The Bow River through Calgary is at far below normal levels, according to data from Alberta's river basin dashboard.

  Environment

  Oct 9, 2023
  
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• Vancouver to switch off non-recirculating decorative fountains amid water restrictions

  Vancouver's city council and park board voted this spring to reactivate five dormant fountains that don't recirculate water, with an exemption from the city's water use bylaws.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2023
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• St. Albert resumes regular water consumption after reservoir levels recover

  St. Albert asked residents and business owners to conserve water Monday, saying that the reservoirs were at 'near critical' levels, but as of Wednesday, they were back to normal.

  Environment

  Jun 14, 2023
• Dry weather leads to low water levels near Edmonton, residents asked to conserve

  Due to hot, dry weather and high demand, the Alberta city of St. Albert said the three reservoirs used by the community are nearing critical levels, prompting water-use warnings.

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2023
• Non-essential water use banned in Canmore and area until at least Monday

  EPCOR is advising all residents in Canmore, Alta., to stop doing laundry, watering lawns, washing cars, sidewalks or driveways, or filling hot tubs and pools until at least Monday.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
• Grand River Conservation Authority moves to Level 1 water restriction amid unusually dry weather

  A southeastern Ontario conservation authority said low rainfall since April has forced them to ask area water users to limit their consumption.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2022
• Oldman River’s low water levels adding stress to ecosystem: experts

  Professor Stefan Kienzle added the biggest threat facing southern Alberta's weather and climate is a multi-year drought.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Peterborough and area residents urged to reduce water use by 10% amid persistent dry conditions

  Otonabee Conservation has issued a Level 1 low water condition for the region after experiencing the fourth driest May on record,

  Environment

  Jun 10, 2021
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• Water restrictions ordered for residents and businesses throughout City of Kawartha Lakes

  Residents and businesses that use municipal water services are asked to begin conservation practices immediately.

  Environment

  Jul 24, 2020