Dawson Creek, B.C. Declares State of Emergency over Low Water Supply, Drought

Dawson Creek declares local state of emergency over water supply

The City of Dawson Creek says it is at risk of relying solely on water stored in its reservoirs, which have about 150 days of storage left.

Dawson Creek, B.C. declares state of emergency over low water supply, drought

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Dawson Creek declares state of local emergency

On Oct. 14, the City of Dawson Creek declared a state of local emergency (SOLE) in response to their ongoing drought, which has significantly reduced the Dawson Creek’s potable and drinking water supply.

Record drought forces Dawson Creek to declare local state of emergency - Ground Water Canada

Dawson Creek, B.C. – A local state of emergency has been declared as the city continues to deal with drought levels that are draining its sole supply of drinking water. About 15,000 residents depend on the Kiskatinaw River for its drinking water, but levels have dropped to record lows. The state of emergency will allow Dawson Creek to obtain provincial resources and a temporary source to ensure essential services are protected. CBC News report

Dawson Creek declares state of local emergency amid worsening water crisis – Energeticcity.ca

Dawson Creek estimated stored water in its reservoirs would last roughly 150 days. (Canva) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — The City of Dawson Creek has declared a state of local emergency as drought conditions continue to threaten the community’s water supply. In a news release on Tuesday, the city said the declaration comes after multiple consecutive years of drought have left the Kiskatinaw River, Dawson Creek’s sole water source since 1942, at record-lo…