Penticton falls short of water saving goal as drought conditions continue

Water briefs: Drought conditions persist across Okanagan watershed

Significant water scarcity as the Okanagan watershed experiences a fourth consecutive year of drought, communication to water users and stakeholders remains essential, says the executive director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB). In a report to the July 7 OBWB meeting, Melissa Tesche says a mixed level of restrictions imposed by individual communities across the valley have been implemented to preserve essential water supplies through th…

Penticton falls short of water saving goal as drought conditions continue

Penticton residents have reduced water use by 13 per cent since Stage 2 water restrictions took effect, but the community remains short of the city's 20 per cent conservation target. In a press release issued Thursday the City of Penticton said June water use was down compared to the three-year aver...