Vernon gets approval for reclaimed water uses, eyes Goose Lake connection
Provincial approval lets the city use reclaimed water for construction and street maintenance while officials study a possible Goose Lake Reservoir link for farms.
- On Monday, Vernon Council is expected to endorse changes to reclaimed water use, with provincial approval granted July 3 allowing applications including dust suppression until Sept 30, 2028.
- Greater Vernon Water implemented Stage 3 restrictions one month prior, requiring a 50 per cent reduction in city water consumption and 70 per cent for Agricultural users amid declining supplies.
- Provincial authorities 'strongly recommended' that the city amend its Liquid Waste Management Plan to address future water supply challenges amid prolonged drought conditions.
- Administration is investigating the feasibility of supplying Goose Lake Reservoir with reclaimed water to serve Agricultural customers in Swan Lake and Bella Vista areas.
- Long-Term connection benefits could address spray irrigation imbalances in the system. Staff will seek cost recovery through the RDNO Emergency Operations Centre framework, subject to provincial eligibility approval.
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Vernon gets approval for reclaimed water uses, eyes Goose Lake connection - The Similkameen Spotlight
As North Okanagan water shortages persist amid a historic drought, the City of Vernon has been given approval from the province to use reclaimed water for a small set of purposes, including urban tree watering and street cleaning. And the city now has bigger ideas regarding how to maximize the potential of reclaimed water to alleviate the water shortage crisis. In a report that will be reviewed by council at its Monday, July 20 meeting, staff sa…
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Vernon gets approval for reclaimed water uses, eyes Goose Lake connection
As North Okanagan water shortages persist amid a historic drought, the City of Vernon has been given approval from the province to use reclaimed water for a small set of purposes, including urban tree watering and street cleaning. And the city now has bigger ideas regarding how to maximize the potential of reclaimed water to alleviate the water shortage crisis. In a report that will be reviewed by council at its Monday, July 20 meeting, staff sa…
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