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Part of situation: BC drought, water limits and expanding wildfires (36 clusters)

BC imposes Stage 2 water restrictions amid severe drought

Stage 2 water restrictions British Columbia drought Kelowna water supply Abbotsford water restrictions agricultural water cuts

Severe drought conditions across British Columbia have forced municipal authorities to enact Stage 2 water restrictions. In Kelowna, the city manager warned that the McCulloch Reservoir system is only at 70 % capacity, prompting a request to council to cut non‑potable water for customers exceeding their allotments and to consider a strategic reserve for firefighting. Agricultural users have already seen their water allotments reduced to 80 % of normal levels.

Similarly, the cities of Abbotsford and Mission will begin Stage 2 restrictions on July 31. The measures prohibit lawn watering, limit sprinkler use to specific hours, require micro‑irrigation for gardens, and restrict washing of impermeable surfaces unless necessary. Commercial farms within urban areas must use only the minimum water needed, while certain sport fields may be watered on a limited schedule. Officials stress that these actions aim to preserve the water supply and avoid deeper shortages during the high‑demand summer months.

Entities: Abbotsford · BC Fruit Growers Association · British Columbia · City of Kelowna · Mission

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