Low Stream Flow Advisory for the Kootenay-Columbia Region
August 28, 2015
Rivers in Southeast BC are currently experiencing low or very low stream flow conditions for this time of year. This winter produced a below normal snowpack throughout much of our region, and we have since experienced a dry, hot spring and summer. Over the past 60 days, the precipitation in the Kootenay and Lower Columbia regions have ranged between below 40% of normal up to 60% of normal. Temperatures in this area from early April to beginning of August have also been hotter than normal.
The following documents were sent out to all water utilities in the Kootenay-Columbia Region by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO). They contain important information in regards to the drought and low stream flow conditions.
http://nswun.myruralwater.com/documents/494/Kootenay_Columbia_Drought_Level_3_Letter.pdf
http://nswun.myruralwater.com/documents/494/LowFlowConservationKootenayColumbia.pdf
CONSERVING WATER IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
Please note that Level 1 Water Restrictions have been issued for all customers of the NSWU. Please refer to the Water Conservation Program found here:
