Hamilton announces mandatory ban on outdoor water use
Published July 4, 2020 at 2:49 pm
The city has upgraded its restrictions on the use of non-essential water outdoors, such as watering lawns, using sprinklers, filling large pools and washing cars.
The city has upgraded its restrictions on the use of non-essential water outdoors, such as watering lawns, using sprinklers, filling large pools and washing cars.
These restrictions, which were issued yesterday (Friday, July 3) are now considered mandatory.
The ban is in place due to construction at the Woodward Water Treatment Plant, which is temporarily limiting the plant’s capacity for treating water.
“This construction project was scheduled to be complete before the hot weather brought increased demand on the water supply. However, delays to the project require this action be taken to ensure the water supply in Hamilton is not interrupted,” the city said.
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“The mandatory ban is in place to prevent low or no water pressure, or not enough water for fighting fires.”
The ban, which applies to all parts of Hamilton including Stoney Creek, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown and parts of Flamborough and Glanbrook, will be in place until Monday, July 13.
The city says it has reduced its own outdoor water use where possible, but will continue to operate municipal spray pads due to the heat.
Residents can still hand-water their flowers and vegetable gardens or water newly installed sod as needed.
Residents with private wells and those living in Carlisle, Freelton, Greensville and Lynden on the local municipal well systems are not impacted by the ban.
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