A long, hot, dry summer has caught up to water levels in Mosquito Creek which has resulted in level one water restrictions for the Town of Nanton.

Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Miller says they received notice yesterday that the headwaters of the creek have almost dried up which means they might have to stop pumping water out of the creek.

"When you start to get west of the Highwood, it is near running dry at this point and time," said Miller.

This means the Town's ability to pump water might be restricted in the near future, which could last through the winter.

"I do want to assure everyone in Nanton we do have sufficient water. The reservoir is almost full at this point in time and we are still adding in at the point in time as well."

This is a precautionary measure in case they can't pump anymore.

"We do have enough water to get through the winter, we just want to make sure of it."

Miller adds there is a water main break on 16th street which will be repaired as soon as possible, but it has nothing to do with the restrictions.

With level one restrictions all outdoor water use is prohibited including washing cars, sidewalks, pads, exteriors of buildings and lawns. Flowerbeds and vegetable gardens may be watered by hand, at any time, using a watering can or a hose with a nozzle with a trigger shut off to restrict water flow.

Bulk water sales are suspended.

Requests for site and condition specific watering by commercial or industrial operations using metered hand watering or continually monitored systems for the establishment and protection of new plant material, including trees, may be approved by the Town of Nanton Peace Officer or the Chief Administrative Officer.

 

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