June 28, 2011
Ottawa water ban ends
Ottawa water ban ends
Ottawa announced that the water ban in Barrhaven, Riverside South and Manotick is over, and that all water restrictions are lifted.
"We are very pleased to announce that this water ban is officially over and full water supply has been restored to these three communities," said Ottawa mayor Jim Watson. "I would like to thank residents for their co-operation with the water restrictions, and congratulate the contractor and city staff who worked hard to get the repair work done quickly in order to ensure life got back to normal."
Residents are able to resume their regular water uses, both indoors and out, including watering plants, gardens and lawns and any outdoor cleaning.
The work to repair the pipe was originally expected to be complete by early to mid-August. Recent announcements revised the timeline to mid-July and also eased outdoor water use restrictions to allow residents to water one day per week.
The water depots at garden centres closed as of June 28.
June 30 will be the last day that rain barrel purchases are eligible for a rebate up to $50. Any resident who bought a rain barrel between Apr. 27 and June 30 can apply for the rebate. Applications must be received by the city on or before Sept.15.
Ottawa announced that the water ban in Barrhaven, Riverside South and Manotick is over, and that all water restrictions are lifted.
"We are very pleased to announce that this water ban is officially over and full water supply has been restored to these three communities," said Ottawa mayor Jim Watson. "I would like to thank residents for their co-operation with the water restrictions, and congratulate the contractor and city staff who worked hard to get the repair work done quickly in order to ensure life got back to normal."
Residents are able to resume their regular water uses, both indoors and out, including watering plants, gardens and lawns and any outdoor cleaning.
The work to repair the pipe was originally expected to be complete by early to mid-August. Recent announcements revised the timeline to mid-July and also eased outdoor water use restrictions to allow residents to water one day per week.
The water depots at garden centres closed as of June 28.
June 30 will be the last day that rain barrel purchases are eligible for a rebate up to $50. Any resident who bought a rain barrel between Apr. 27 and June 30 can apply for the rebate. Applications must be received by the city on or before Sept.15.