We care deeply about our environment and know how important it is to save water for our future. We use new ideas to protect our water and use it wisely. Let’s work together to keep our water clean and plentiful for a healthier, better future.
Helpful Tips
Conserve water and save money on your water bill by using the following helpful tips:
- Water in the morning – It will reduce water lost to evaporation. Watering slowly helps the soil absorb water and prevents run-off.
- Save your rain –Rain barrels are a great way to capture rainwater and save you money!
- Reduce indoor water use- Install low-flow shower heads and low-volume or dual flush toilets to cut water use by more than 30 percent or more.
- Limit use of your garbage disposal– Composting saves water and nourishes your flower or vegetable garden.
- Fix your leaks – Leaky faucets and running toilets waste between 9,000 and 200,000 litres per year.
- Use a broom – Skip the hose and use a broom to clean outdoor spaces.
Water Demand Management
When the water levels at Sturgeon County’s water reservoirs can’t support essential functions like firefighting, the County may introduce voluntary or mandatory water restrictions to reduce the public’s water use.
Public notification of Water Demand Measures, which includes odd/even water notifications, will be advertised through Sturgeon County by way of roadside signage, letter delivery notices, the website, social media and other communication channels.
There are three water demand measures:
Water Demand Measure A
- Utility customers are asked to begin odd/even watering and voluntarily suspend non-essential water use, such as watering lawns.
- The County suspends all non-essential water use in municipal services like street cleaning, hydrant/sewer flushing, firefighting training, and park and recreational area watering.
This is issued when regional water reserves are at 65 per cent during dry weather and drought conditions, and when Sturgeon County reservoirs are below 65 percent.
Water Demand Measure B
- Residential and commercial utility customers must suspend non-essential water use, including lawn watering.
- The public is asked to voluntarily reduce water consumption.
- The County suspends all non-essential water use in municipal services like street cleaning, hydrant/sewer flushing, firefighting training, and park and recreational area watering.
This is issued when projected water use is expected to exceed the high five-day consumption allotment, and regional water levels are expected to drop below 50 per cent.
Water Demand Measure C
- Non-essential water use, including lawn watering, is banned. This applies to residential and commercial utility customers as well as those using truck fill stations.
- The County suspends all non-essential water use in municipal services like street cleaning, hydrant/sewer flushing, firefighting training, and park and recreational area watering.
This is issued when projected water use that will exceed the projected high five-day use, and reservoirs drop below 35 percent.