The Town of High River has moved to Water Conservation Level 2.

Watering of lawns is restricted to specific days and times.

It's only permitted between 5-10 a.m. and 7-11 p.m. on specific days for each area of town:
· Southwest – Monday and Thursday
· Southeast – Tuesday and Friday
· Northeast / Northwest – Wednesday and Saturday

Residents can still fill swimming pools and other recreational facilities.

Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens is permitted at any time.

All residents must comply with the Town's water conservation bylaw, unless they've received a special exception by the Town.

Permits to allow watering of new lawns can be downloaded and printed at www.highriver.ca under the “Residents” then “Water Conservation” tab. Completed permits can be dropped off at the operations Town Shop next to the recycling area, for processing.

Other tips for conserving water include:
· Limit lawn watering to 1 inch (2.5 cm) a week and ensure that sprinklers are aimed properly to avoid watering your driveway or sidewalk.
· Install a rain barrel to collect water from downspouts to be reused to water lawns, gardens and flowerbeds.
· Install low-flow toilets and use a front-load clothes washer.