City of Lethbridge is taking proactive steps to help conserve water for not only the 2024 summer season but, to have decreased its overall water consumption by 20 per cent by 2030.
This is part of the City’s Water Conservation Plan and Strategy as a response to potential drought conditions forecasted to hit the province this summer.
The plan is to help make sure levels of the Old Man River are maintained to ensure that there is enough for all.
City of Lethbridge will aim to reduce water use by 10 per cent, with various departments in the city taking the following measures to help reduce water use.
- Cutting back on how often we wash the outsides of City fleet and transit vehicles.
- Adjusting street sweeping practices to reduce water use, where possible.
- Flushing hydrants only as needed for Health and Safety/operational requirements.
- Reducing water usage when washing bridges, signs, and concrete medians.
- Turning off decorative fountains while voluntary measures and water restrictions are in place. (Public drinking water stations will remain available.)
Departments like Parks & Cemeteries and Recreation & Culture will be reducing its water consumption through its management of irrigation and maintenance of the various green spaces across Lethbridge.
Manager of Engineering and Environment Mark Svenson says, “The community may notice a bit more dirt on City buses, or that some public spaces may not be as green as past years, we are striking a balance between conserving water and meeting operational needs.”
City of Lethbridge will track its efforts of water conservation and reduction with City Council receiving updates throughout the summer.
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