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WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

UPDATE: JULY 26, 1:47 PM

Water restrictions for the Town of Barrhead are now lifted.

The Bulk Water Fill Station is open:

  • Access to the 3" outlet will remain restricted until further notice.
  • 3/4" and 2" outlets are available to use

The Barrhead Rotary Splash Park now operating under regular hours.

  • 10 AM - 9 PM

The Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre NO LONGER offering FREE SWIMS.

We thank you for your continued cooperation during water restrictions.



UPDATE: JULY 15, 11:22 AM

The Town of Barrhead remains under a water restriction. The following are now in effect:

The Bulk Water Fill Station is open:

  • Access to the 3" outlet is restricted
  • 3/4" and 2" outlets are available to use

The Barrhead Rotary Splash Park will continue to operate within limited hours until further notice:

  • 12 PM to 5 PM

The Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre will continue to offer FREE SWIMS at the following times UNTIL the Splash Park returns to normal operating hours:

  • weeknights 5 PM to 8:30 PM
  • weekends 2 PM to 6 PM

We thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding as we work together to conserve our water resources.



UPDATE: JULY 11, 9:23 AM

We remain under a water restriction, and further measures are necessary to ensure continued water service for town residents and businesses.


Effective Friday, July 12:
The Barrhead Rotary Splash Park will operate with limited hours: 
  • 12 PM to 5 PM (closed 10 AM to 12 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM).
To help residents stay cool, the Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre will offer FREE SWIMS at the following times:
  • Friday, July 12, from 5 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 13, from 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Sunday, July 14, from 2 PM to 6 PM
Bulk Water Station:

The Bulk Water Station remains closed and is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Saturday, July 13, at 12 PM. 

We understand the inconvenience this poses for County homeowners with cisterns. Alternative Bulk Water Fill Stations are available in Mayerthorpe, Fort Assiniboine, Whitecourt, Westlock, and Neerlandia.


Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to conserve our water resources.


 

ORIGINAL POST

With rising temperatures, our water supply is under significant strain. To manage demand and replenish our water reserves, we are enacting the following measures:

  • Bulk Water Station Closure: The Bulk Water Station is closed until further notice.
  • Water Usage Restrictions: Please minimize non-essential water use, such as lawn watering, car washing, and filling pools.

WHAT WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE?

Outdoor Daytime Sprinkler Use

Year-round municipally supplied water from a hose, pipe, sprinkler or permanent irrigation system is permitted only between the hours of 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Watering in the early morning most reduces water loss due to evaporation and maximizes benefits to grass and other plants.

Exceptions to the Water Restrictions

  • Using a watering can, hose with a nozzle or a drip irrigation system control the amount of water used and do not waste excess water.
  • We understand the increasing temperatures mean that everyone is getting hot and understand the need for recreational use of sprinklers and water toys at any time.
  • Water restrictions do not apply to newly laid sod and seeded lawns.
  • Water restrictions do not apply to other landscaping when there is a risk that a new tree, shrub, or another type of vegetation will perish.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure a sustainable water supply for all residents. Thank you for your immediate attention to this critical matter.