Falcon Ridge Stage 3 outdoor irrigation

The Regional District has instituted Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions for customers of the Falcon Ridge water system.

This means outdoor lawn and garden irrigation is only allowed one day each week for customers served by the community water system off Highway 33 south.  If needed, those with an even number street address may water outdoors on Saturday while customers with an odd number street address may water outside on Sunday. 

During Stage 3, the RDCO water systems regulations bylaw prohibits the following outdoor water use:

• Filling swimming pools, hot tubs, garden ponds or decorative fountains
• Washing a vehicle or boat, driveway, sidewalk or patio

The Stage 3 outdoor water restriction is required due to significantly decreased water flows in system’s Mission Creek intake channel.  This spring’s high freshet water level deposited a large amount of sediment in the channel, reducing water intake to replenish the system reservoir.

Falcon Ridge customers are asked to follow the once-a-week schedule to ensure adequate water supplies for indoor use.  Failing to adhere to the outdoor Stage 3 irrigation ban could result in a fine of $300. 

The Regional District maintains and operates six water systems servicing just over 1,100 connections in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas.

For information visit the Regional District website water system webpage (rdco.com/water) or contact RDCO Engineering Services at engineer@rdco.com or 250-469-6241.  To subscribe online for Regional District water quality advisories by email visit subscribe.rdco.com/Subscribe.