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North Okanagan Water Levels Return to Normal Range Ahead of Summer

On July 1, 2025, officials reported that water levels in the Duteau Creek reservoir had returned to their normal range ahead of the summer season in the Greater Vernon area.
The report was released following a period of reduced rainfall during April, May, and June, and noted that the Okanagan Basin is currently experiencing a moderate drought, rated at level 2 on a scale where 0 represents normal conditions and 5 indicates the most extreme drought.
Irrigation demand was elevated early in June due to warmer temperatures but declined as cooler weather and increased rainfall occurred; meanwhile, Kalamalka Lake remains below provincial targets, and stage 1 water restrictions have been in place since spring.
The report indicates that due to present reservoir conditions and past water consumption patterns, stringent water restrictions are unlikely. However, residents are advised to conserve water to maintain a reliable supply throughout the anticipated warm and dry summer with below-average rainfall.
RDNO staff will continue monitoring water sources, and the current status suggests no elevated restrictions despite drought conditions, though these drought levels only reflect unregulated streams and exclude forecasted future changes.

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North Okanagan water levels return to normal range ahead of summer

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