Now that summer is rolling in finally, the Keremeos Irrigation District (KID) has re-hired its blond haired enforcer of the daytime water restrictions.
My name is Jeremy Auger-Patry and I am back for my third and final year as the KID’s water program coordinator.
The watering restrictions are the same as in the past two years; no watering between the hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., one sprinkler can then be used for every quarter acre based on the size of your property. Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to operate from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Hand watering with a hose nozzle attachment is permitted anytime. Agricultural users who have an irrigation connection are currently exempt from the restrictions.
I will be patrolling Keremeos properties to make sure that everyone is abiding by the restrictions and that Keremeos’ water supply is not being used irresponsibly.
If a resident chooses not to follow the restrictions, then that resident will be given a verbal warning, if they are still in violation then they will be given a written warning. If the resident continues to disregard the water conservation measures, than that resident will have their water service discontinued and there will be a $100 turn on fee.
These measures are necessary for the summer irrigation season to reduce the amount of water that the summer water demand has on the aquifer and the KID’s system. If a violation of the restrictions is observed, residents are encouraged to call (250) 499–5651, anonymity guaranteed. These restrictions are in place to conserve the precious aquifer so that the residents of Keremeos can continue to have access to some of the freshest water available in the Okanagan- Similkameen.
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