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Lawn Watering Restrictions: Union Water Supply System Reminder

The Union Water Supply System (UWSS) would like to remind all consumers of water that watering restrictions are in place each year starting May 1st and running through September 30th.

A reliable water supply helps ensure potable water reserves, adequate water pressure and fire protection. Each year, the warmer weather is associated with a higher demand on water systems as families fill their pools, gardeners water their vegetables, shrubs, lawns, and people wash their cars more frequently. During hot summer months, water consumption within the UWSS service area increases significantly, especially between the hours of 12:00pm (noon) and 6:00pm. During these peak water demand times, increased stress on the drinking water system can result in low pressures and insufficient reserves required for fire protection can therefore pose a potential risk to public safety. Reducing our use of treated water during times when the demand for it is highest helps ensure the reliable water supply we all count on. Outdoor watering restrictions during summer months is one of the tools that helps reduce the stress on the UWSS water system.

The watering restrictions include watering your lawn or garden based on your house number. Odd homes should water on odd calendar days and even numbered homes on even days. Watering times are between 5 am and 8 am and 6 pm and midnight.

For further information visit our website at www.unionwater.ca and click on the Lawn Watering Brochure tab.

We thank all consumers with assistance in ensuring that UWSS can continue to meet the high water demands that we are faced with during the summer months.

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