Kamloops, BC – July 16, 2024 – Effective immediately, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Cook’s Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) have issued a Mandatory Water Conservation Notice for the Spences Bridge Community Water System. This is due to water usage exceeding current production capacity, resulting in the depletion of the water system wells.
All outdoor watering must be ceased immediately until further notice. Please note that hand watering of vegetable gardens may continue by hose with a spring-loaded nozzle. Further steps may be necessary if water consumption is not reduced by customers during this Mandatory Water Conservation Notice.
While unrelated, the TNRD and CFIB recognize that this notice is being issued while there are active wildfires in the Spences Bridge area. Please be advised that the area within the Community Water System boundaries is currently not at risk, and no Evacuation Alerts or Orders are in place for this area. If structural protection is required, responding agencies including the BC Wildfire Service would draw water from other sources, including surface water from the Thompson River.
The Spences Bridge Community Water Systems serves approximately 135 customers within TNRD Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country), and portions of the CFIB. The TNRD and CFIB are currently working to expand water production capacity, and updates will be provided promptly as the situation changes.
The TNRD and CFIB appreciate the understanding of affected residents during this time.
For information on conserving water, visit the TNRD Watering Restrictions webpage.
Media Contact:
Colton Davies, Communications Manager
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Tel.: 250 377-6299
Email: cdavies@tnrd.ca