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Water Conservation
As we head into the summer season, we want to remind residents to think about water conservation efforts especially when the weather gets above normal temperatures. This includes efficient tips, tricks, and optimizations we can all do. We have put together a full list of resources below to help keep you on track!
July 9, 2021
Starting July 10, the Spray Park at Four Seasons Park will have updated operating hours. These new hours are 10am - 6pm. We will maintain this schedule as we continue to collect data to determine the status of our City's Water Distribution System.
July 5, 2021
As of today, the City of Beaumont is moving forward with lifting the Commission Measure B water ban as instructed by the Capital Region Southwest Water Services Commission. We want to thank all residents, businesses, and communities for following these regulations and helping us get back to safe reservoir levels.
The following measures are going to be put into place as we continue to analyze and collect data to determine the status of our City's Water Distribution System:
- Starting July 6, 2021, a modified daily operations schedule for the Four Seasons Spray Park will be 12-6pm
- The the odd/even water schedule will be kept in effect until further notice
- On even days of the month, property owners of even-numbered addresses can water outside.
- On odd days of the month, property owners of odd-numbered addresses can water outside.
- Healthy and established lawns do not require more than one water per week
- Water in the early morning between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Do not water when it's windy. This will increase water absorption by the plant
- Watering your lawn in the early morning is the most effective method
- Afternoon watering is the most wasteful due to evaporation from prolonged direct sunlight
- Watering after 6pm can cause turf disease as the water does not absorb effectively
July 2, 2021
As of today, the City of Beaumont is moving into Commission Measure B status. Our reservoirs are in much better shape for water levels, and we are hoping to continue seeing this improvement through your continued participation in water conservation efforts. The following measures are in place:
- Spray park to remain closed until further notice
- Residents are to follow and Odd and Even water schedule
- Water in the early morning between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Do not water when it's windy. This will increase water absorption by the plant.
- On even days of the month, property owners of even-numbered addresses can water outside.
- On odd days of the month, property owners of odd-numbered addresses can water outside.
June 29, 2021
As of today, the City of Beaumont is moving into a Condition C status for a mandatory water ban. Last evening the reservoirs levels did not recover as needed to properly supply the City without running into dangerous levels. The City of Beaumont and the residents will need to conserve water as required. This means the following measures are being put in place:
- Water Operation Considerations:
- Operations will be watering newly planted areas utilizing water from our storm retention ponds
- Residents are required to:
- Effective immediately, no lawn watering of any kind is permitted for the next three days. Starting July 2, please follow the recommended watering schedule:
- Water in the early morning between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Do not water when it's windy. This will increase water absorption by the plant.
- On even days of the month, property owners of even-numbered addresses can water outside.
- On odd days of the month, property owners of odd-numbered addresses can water outside.
- Only flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens can be watered
- No washing vehicles, driveways and home exteriors
- No filling Jacuzzis, hot tubs or swimming pools
- Encouraged to utilize wise water use practices (e.g. short showers instead of baths, turn off tap while brushing teeth or shaving, delay doing laundry, hand wash dishes, rain barrel use, etc.)
- Effective immediately, no lawn watering of any kind is permitted for the next three days. Starting July 2, please follow the recommended watering schedule:
- Municipalities suspend all non-essential potable water use:
- Water main flushing
- Street cleaning (sweeping and flushing)
- Parks watering
- Fire fighting training that uses water
- Street sweeping and cleaning
- Irrigation
- Fleet vehicle washing (including buses)
- Spray decks (unless in recirculation mode with appropriate signage)
- Other non-essential water use that can be deferred for a three-day period (nonessential use is defined by all water not used for human consumption)
- Hydrant meter usage
- Private development and infrastructure commissioning
- Private development (commercial contract) flushing
- Water quality investigation
- Water quality flushing
- Shut down Truck Fills
- Operation of all water features/ fountains
- Pool filling
June 28, 2021
- Operations has stopped the following to conserve water:
- Hydrant Flushing
- Maine line flushing
- Irrigation will be minimized for sport fields and parks with critical areas only being looked after
- Currently the Spray Park has been shut-down until further notice. This follows the Water Demand Measures as per the CRSWSC guidelines. Details can be reviewed HERE.
Even/Odd Water Conservation Tips:
- On even days of the month, property owners of even-numbered addresses can water outside.
- On odd days of the month, property owners of odd-numbered addresses can water outside.
- Water for municipal operations such as firefighting, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system and municipal construction are exempt. Beaumont will observe the even/odd rule for landscape watering outside municipal buildings.
- Commercial water use is exempt with the understanding that the water being used is for business purposes (car washes, building construction, water to carry out business activities). Commercial businesses should observe the even/odd rule for landscape watering.
- The children's water spray park will remain open when the even/odd watering system is in place.
Lawns
- Water in the early morning between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Do not water when it's windy. This will increase water absorption by the plant.
- Soaking your lawn once per week produces a healthier lawn than watering several times per week.
- Water your lawn only when needed, to a maximum of 1 hour a week, or 2.5 centimetres (1 inch); less if it rains. You can measure this by placing a container such as a bowl or ice cream pail on your lawn while watering. When the water level reaches 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) you can shut off the sprinklers. This method helps produce a deeper root system which is less likely to be damaged by drought.
- Position your sprinkler so water lands on the lawn or garden, not on paved areas.
Trees & Shrubs
When watering trees and large shrubs, water around the drip-line of the tree (area below the branches where water drips naturally from leaves) not directly at the trunk.
General Outdoor Tips
- Use a rain barrel and watering can to water flowers and gardens.
- Use a brush or broom to clean paths and driveways rather than a hose.
- Cover your swimming pool or hot tub. It will keep the water clean and help save water and energy.
- Wash your car using a bucket of water and a sponge as well as a hose fit with a shutoff nozzle.
- Where do we receive our water from? Who is in charge of the pipe and what necessitates flows up and/or down?
- How do we receive our water? How many pipes come to Beaumont, and, where do they come from?
- How do we store our water? What is our storage capacity?
- How can we avoid water bans in the future?
- Is there any plan to upgrade Beaumont's water system?
- How can I conserve water around my home?
Water Ban Updates: No Ban In Effect
Water Demand Measures are followed as per the CRSWSC guidelines throughout the summer seasons dependent on weather conditions. Details can be reviewed HERE. During a WATER BAN residents are required to limit the use of residential water to essential uses only. Full update can be found in the Important Updates tab.
YES, you can:
- Water NEW lawns only
- Water flower, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens
- Use commercial car/truck washes.
NO, you cannot:
- Water mature lawns
- Wash vehicles on residential premises
- The spray park will be closed during water bans.