Stage 1 water restrictions have gone into effect for the town of Osoyoos and rural water district 8 and 9.
Stage 1 means residential and commercial properties can water twice per week.
Sprinkling is only permitted at residential, commercial and other non-agricultural properties as follows:
Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Odd numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Wednesdays and Sundays
Properties equipped with an automated time clock sprinkler system may only sprinkle between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6 a.m. on the days permitted by the sprinkling regulations as described above.
Meanwhile, a boil water advisory in Osoyoos put in Aug. 4 has been lifted for some parts of the town of Osoyoos.
The Boil Water Notice issued Aug. 6, 2022 affecting the Dividend Ridge and Golf Course area will remain in effect until further notice.
The Town apologizes for the inconvenience and said they will provide more information when it becomes available.