The City of Fernie will enact Stage 3 water restrictions on Saturday due to damage caused by a storm on Thursday evening.
Fernie implemented Stage 2 restrictions earlier in the day on Thursday, but City officials say the evening’s storm damaged critical infrastructure at the Fairy Creek water source, prompting the increase to Stage 3.
The heightened restrictions will begin at noon on Saturday, May 31.
“Please follow water restrictions and help reduce water use.  Without reducing water usage, the reservoir may be depleted, and further damage could occur,” said the City.
Stage 3 restrictions include the following:
- Watering of residential trees, shrubs, flowers and plants is limited to a maximum of one hour on permitted days.
- Watering is only allowed in the morning between 6 and 8 a.m. or in the evening between 8 and 10 p.m.
- Lawn watering is not permitted under Stage 3
Under Stage 3, permitted days for even-numbered properties are Thursdays, while odd-numbered properties can water on Tuesdays.
The restrictions do not apply to the watering of vegetable gardens.
The City has yet to share a timeline for when repairs are expected to be completed and when restrictions will be reduced.
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