Castlegar water restrictions come into effect June 15

The City of Castlegar is imposing water restrictions starting Monday. 

From June 15 to September 15, lawn and garden watering, as well as car washing, is only permitted every second day. 

Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered days, while even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered days. 

Watering is only permitted in the morning from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. and in the evening from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Timed sprinklers may run overnight from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

The City says these restrictions help manage peak summer water use, which can rise by 200 per cent, primarily due to lawn and garden watering and car washing. 

Violators may receive a $50 fine. 

Some limited purposes may be eligible for a Water Use Exemption Permit while the restrictions are in place, including: 

  • Watering a new residential lawn or landscaping installation or construction 
  • Controlling dust 
  • Cleaning a private driveway or parking lot within a metered Commercial or Multi-Residential zone 
  • Watering within a construction or building project under a Building or Development Permit issued by the City 

Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures are already in place throughout the Regional District of Central Kootenay, City of Trail, and parts of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.


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Storrm Lennie
Storrm Lennie
Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

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