Further water restrictions coming for North Okanagan agricultural properties, special meeting with details scheduled

Further restrictions will be coming down the pipe that will affect agricultural properties in the North Okanagan.

With Stage 3 Water Restrictions in place and concerns about the water reservoir levels still high Greater Vernon Water will be limiting agricultural customers to 30 per cent of their annual water allocation, prorated from June 14. Water service will be shut off once the limit is reached.

A special meeting will be held at Coldstream Community Hall at 5 p.m. July 21 where Greater Vernon Water staff, agricultural specialists, and customers will review progress and discuss ongoing efforts to reduce water use while maintaining operations.

GVW noted that customers can apply for transfer of allocation with another property owner, so long as both properties have farm classifications. For more information about this program, people can contact the Agricultural Coordinator at 250-804-9260 or at jess.washtock@gmail.com.