Lethbridge reveals proposed water conservation plan [Video]

LETHBRIDGE, ALTA –

With water levels in the Oldman River Reservoir sitting at just over 30 per cent and another drought-like summer predicted, the City of Lethbridge is looking to take steps before the situation worsens.

Normal levels would see the Oldman River Reservoir at 70 per cent for this time of year.

A new water conservation policy brought forward to Thursday’s economic standing policy committee looks at voluntary programs that could help elevate the demand for water in the city and cut water use by 20 per cent by 2030.

In the three-tier policy, the first step would include education and awareness programs that focus on best practices, interactive tools to promote water conservation and activities that promote conservation.

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Voluntary measures would include working to achieve a 20 per cent reduction target, identifying leaking faucets and toilets …