Crucial water supply sees major recovery after rainfall — here's how it impacts residents

Crucial water supply sees major recovery after rainfall — here's how it impacts residents

July rainfall around Cranbrook, British Columbia, has given city water supplies a much-needed boost, which is good news for both residents and the broader ecosystem. The Cranbrook Daily Townsman reported that, thanks to rain, the Phillips Reservoir climbed by around 1.9 inches in a matter of weeks. As of July  22, the reservoir was about 8.5 inches below its full-pool level — and officials said it was holding steady. Although water use in 2025 h…