Please note that, water restrictions within Sun Peaks Resort have been raised to “Stage 2”.
Why increase the water restrictions now?
- Despite the rain today, we have had a fairly dry period of late
- Water consumption has been slightly higher than average recently
- We still have system flushing to perform. Unfortunately, this does use a significant amount of water, but is necessary to ensure that all properties are receiving safe, clean domestic water for consumption
- We want to ensure that we have adequate water supply for domestic use and fire protection through to the end of the year
- Flows through Louis Creek are very low, and the Ministry of Forests has asked residents in the area to conserve water
What does this mean for me?
- Garden irrigation:
- Houses addresses with even numbers can only use irrigation/sprinklers on Wednesdays
- Houses addresses with odd numbers can only use irrigation/sprinklers on Tuesdays
- For strata complexes, use your individual unit number within your strata street address to determine if yours is odd or even
- Only use irrigation before 11:00am or after 6:00pm
- Hand-held hoses and watering cans can be used any day of the week (do not leave hoses running unattended)
- Hot tubs / pools:
- You can still fill/top-up your tubs and pools as required
- Car washing:
- Washing your vehicles is still allowed. Using a bucket and sponge (rather than a hose) is highly recommended. Or even better – leave the car dirty!
- Golf Course:
- The golf course has already cut water consumption for irrigation in response to the Ministry request
Please do all you can to conserve water through the remainder of the drier months. This water restriction will be updated as circumstances dictate.
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