by RDKB on Sunday May 09 2021
The WaterSmart Outdoor Water Conservation program also supports environmental stewardship and climate preparedness.
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) introduced its new WaterSmart Outdoor Water Conservation program to customers of the Christina Lake Water Utility, Rivervale Water Utility and Beaver Valley Water Service (Village of Fruitvale).
In 2020, outdoor water use accounted for over 30 per cent of the total water used in the Beaver Valley Water Utility, 40 per cent in the Rivervale Water Utility and 50 per cent in the Christina Lake Water Utility. Outdoor water conservation measures can drastically reduce water use. An effective program results in less water treated, reduced stress on infrastructure, lower costs to maintain the water system, and reduced impacts on ecosystems.