Low levels in East River necessitating actionPublished Jul 16, 20251 minute readThe Town of Stellarton has moved into stage one of its water contingency plan – Voluntary Water Reductions – due to low levels in the East River. Photo by FileArticle contentSTELLARTON – The Town of Stellarton advised residents on Wednesday, July 16, that they have entered stage one of its water contingency plan – Voluntary Water Reductions. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDue to low water levels in the East River, residents are being asked to refrain from the following: Article contentArticle content Sprinkling, watering, or irrigating shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, vegetables, flowers, etc. Filling or topping of pools. Washing of motor vehicles.Article contentIf watering is done, it’s requested by the town that it be done between sunset and sunrise, and for short durations. Article contentThe voluntary conservation order will remain in place until river levels return to normal. In the event the levels continue to downgrade, stage two of the water contingency plan may be implemented. Article contentThose looking for more information on the water contingency plan can visit the town’s website. Article contentArticle content
Stellarton enters stage one of water contingency plan
