The District of 100 Mile House has reopened the sani-station and bulk water station effective immediately.
In a release announcing the decision on Wednesday, Sept. 11 the district said they are reopening these locations thanks to the "community's support and efforts towards water conservation and due to the cooler weather and decreased draw on the overall water system." It should be noted that these services could be closed again by the district on short notice - and they say that it could happen "once the redevelopment of the wells begins in the coming weeks."
The district continues to monitor water levels at this time. Other water restrictions prohibiting watering lawns or gardens remain in place.
These water restrictions have been in place since Aug. 9, after the District detected alarmingly low aquifer levels amid dry conditions - leading to all outside watering and sprinkling being prohibited. On August 14, after thorough testing and analysis by the District, engineers and consultants, they discovered that the wells were not operating at their developed capacity affecting the efficiency of the water supply system - leading to a recommendation that the wells be redeveloped.
In the press release, the district states that they are continuing to proceed with the redevelopment of all wells.
"This involves applying various treatments and reconstruction methods to restore each well to peak efficiency, extending their operational life. This process requires significant investment and effort," explained the district.
The district is thanking residents for continued support, and are asking people to adhere to watering restrictions until the redevelopment is completed.
