Residents, farmers, and industry urged to conserve water
KAMLOOPS — Don’t overdo it with your water consumption.
Today the provincial government announced a Level 4 drought rating for the South Thompson, Kettle and Granby watersheds due to continuing warm and dry conditions.
As a result, the Province is urging all surface water and groundwater users, including residents, industry, farmers and municipalities, to voluntarily reduce their use.
“Recent precipitation in the southern Interior has not been substantial enough to recharge streams,” reads a statement from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “With a forecast of continued dry conditions, stream flows are expected to continue to drop, providing additional stress for fish and ecosystems, as well as reducing water supplies for users.”