Stage One Water Restriction
Current Status: Active
The MD is in a mandatory Stage 1 – Moderate water restriction effective June 13th, 2024, which will remain in place until further notice. This is downgraded from the previous Stage 3 - Extreme water restriction which was in effect August 16, 2023 – June 12th, 2024.
Residents, businesses, and institutions are asked to conserve water.
The MD was successful in bringing one (1) of two (2) new more drought resilient intakes into service within the Oldman reservoir May 11th, 2024. We were testing/commissioning the new system up until June 12th, 2024. Following the testing/commissioning period, we were able to bring one (1) of our two (2) other existing intakes back into service, giving us redundancy and increasing the flow capacity of the system. The reservoir level has risen over this time period, but it still remains at the 2nd lowest level on record at this time of year and the Alberta Government has requested small water license users, such as us, reduce overall usage by 5-10%.
The MD’s water system serves the Hamlets of Lundbreck and Beaver Mines, as well as the Village of Cowley, Castle Mountain Resort, and users along the Transmission line. These restrictions are in effect for all users on the MD’s water system.
Additional ways to conserve water can include:
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Limiting all outdoor uses including watering lawns and washing cars
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Do not run the tap unnecessarily. Consider reusing water where possible
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Minimize shower time and bath levels
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Use the washer and dishwasher only when necessary
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Flush toilets only when necessary
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Brainstorm ideas within your own businesses, institutions or work areas to see where other conservation efforts might make sense
The MD asks residents and business to please inform neighbours and keep an eye on our website and socials for further updates.
The Alberta government and MD continues to monitor the situation watching precipitation levels, reservoirs and lake levels, stream flow rates in rivers and water demand. They continue to work closely with municipal governments to help manage and conserve water where possible.
More information is available here:
Drought | Alberta.ca
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