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Greater Vernon Residents Met Water Reduction Targets, but Stage 3 Restrictions Remain
Officials say conservation helped reduce demand, but low reservoir levels and drought forecasts mean Stage 3 limits will stay in place.
- Greater Vernon Water will maintain Stage 3 Water Restrictions despite the 2026 irrigation season winding down, citing ongoing concerns about water supply conditions and drought forecasts for 2027.
- Maintaining Stage 3 restrictions ensures enough water for emergency response and preserves reserves heading into 2027, as both Duteau Creek and Kal Lake water sources remain well below historic averages.
- Bob Fleming, chair of the RDNO Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, thanked the community for stepping up, noting residents and the agricultural sector significantly reduced water use since June, avoiding increased restrictions.
- Residents are encouraged to continue limiting outdoor water use and promptly addressing leaks, while daily Water System Status updates remain available at www.rdno.ca/waterrestrictions for current restrictions and conservation information.
- The Regional District remains committed to ensuring long-term sustainability of Greater Vernon's water supply, noting that community conservation efforts have been critical to protecting supplies during this challenging year of drought.
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Greater Vernon residents met water reduction targets, but Stage 3 restrictions remain
After Stage 3 water restrictions were imposed in June, Greater Vernon Water was able to meet and exceed its water conservation goals and avoid increased restrictions. However, the current restrictions are not being eased. The Regional District of North Okanagan said in a press release community cons...
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