Taps will be turned off for residents who defy water restrictions in drought-stricken B.C. city

Extreme drought conditions and the likelihood of another challenging fire season have prompted a community in one of the driest parts of B.C. to start managing its water supply early — and turning off the taps for people who don't follow the rules. 

Taps will be turned off for residents who defy water restrictions in drought-stricken B.C. city
A woman wearing a red shirt and black pants waters her garden with a hose

Extreme drought conditions and the likelihood of another challenging fire season have prompted a community in one of the driest parts of B.C. to start managing its water supply early — and turning off the taps for people who don't follow the rules.