The Town of Stellarton has moved into stage two of its water contingency plan – Voluntary Water Reductions – due to low levels in the East River. Photo by FileArticle contentSTELLARTON – The Town of Stellarton has moved its Water Contingency Plan to Stage 2 after going into Stage 1 mid-week. 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 contentStage 2 is called Alternate Day Water Use, and with it, the following restrictions apply: Article contentArticle contentEven-numbered addresses are permitted to perform the following on even calendar days (the 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.), from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 7 p.m. to midnight: Article contentArticle content– Sprinkling, watering or irrigating of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, vegetables, flowers, etc.; Article content– Filling or topping of pools; Article content– Washing of motor vehicles. Article contentOdd-numbered addresses are permitted to perform the same on odd calendar days (the 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.), and at the same times as listed above. Article contentAs noted when Stage 1 was enacted, this conservation order will remain in place until water levels of the East River return to normal. Should water levels continue to degrade, Stage 3 water restrictions may be required. Article contentAlso of note, the splash pad is not available at this time, and town staff have retrieved water from an alternative source to use for maintenance. Water is not being used from the East River. Article contentTo view the full Water Contingency Plan, see the town’s website and follow links to water contingency stages. And for daily updates on the Water Contingency Stage, residents can call the water line at 902-752-6168 Article contentArticle content
Water plan moves to Stage 2 in Stellarton
