Brown grass to be expected due to water restrictions
North Battleford residents may need to get used to less than perfect parks and lawns.
The city in under a “winter water advisory,” basically prohibiting water use on anything non-essential. North Battleford is relying entirely on its water treatment plant which treats well water. The city’s other plant, which treats river water, is closed due to an oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River on Thursday, July 21.
“So far the city supply is keeping up. Due to the efforts that our residents make to help us conserve water, we’re able to have Water Treatment Plant Number One run at optimum and supply the water that is needed so far,” city spokesperson Susanne Abe said. “But we need to keep that up.”
Mandatory restrictions include a ban on watering lawns and gardens, and washing vehicles and buildings. Laundromats and car washes are to remain closed, and the city asked other commercial users to cut back. Normal household water use is still permitted.