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Stage 1 water restrictions in Nelson, focus on lawn watering

The purpose is to conserve water for drinking, firefighting during drought conditions
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The purpose of water restrictions is to ensure that the Nelson reservoir, pictured here, has enough water for drinking and fire protection during drought conditions. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

The City of Nelson has reminded residents that the city is still under Stage 1 water restrictions.

Here are the rules, according to a news release Tuesday.

• If you live at an even-number address, you can only water your lawn using a sprinkler or irrigation system on Wednesday and Saturday between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

• If you live at an odd-number address, you may only water your lawn using a sprinkler or irrigation system on Thursday and Sunday between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

• Regardless of your address, you may water vegetables, flowers, trees and shrubs using a sprinkler between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on any day. You can water these items using a hose with a shut-off nozzle or a drip irrigation system at any time.

• All hoses must have an automatic hand-held shut-off device/nozzle.

“Conservation is a community effort to reduce strain on the city’s drinking water supply and fire protection,” the news release states. “Working together, we can offset further restrictions.”

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A summary of water restriction levels in Nelson. The city is now operating at level one. Illustration: City of Nelson


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