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Residents asked to observe watering restrictions Halton Region is reminding residents to be mindful of their outdoor water use in order to ensure there is enough water for essential and emergency services, such as firefighting. Some early warm temperatures combined with very little snow and rainfall this year has led to reduced water levels making water conservation very important this summer especially in residential areas supported by well-based systems. Residents are being asked to conserve by following Halton's Outdoor Water Use Program, which consists of a numeric and colour-coded system. It consists of three levels of outdoor water use for residents based on criteria such as water demand, water treatment reservoir levels, aquifer levels (groundwater) and weather patterns. "Water consumption can double in the summer months making it very important for residents to ensure they are aware of Halton's water restriction levels in order to reduce water consumption when required," said Halton's Regional Chair, Gary Carr. "Taking small steps such as reducing lawn and garden watering, using a broom instead of a hose to clean the driveway and using drought-tolerant plants are easy ways to help conserve water to help ensure there is enough for the essen- 17 · Friday, June 22, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog WATER WISE: Jake shakes off after a dip in the lake at Bronte Beach during the start of the heat wave on Tuesday it felt like 42C with the humidex. Watering restrictions are in place and many local beaches are not safe for swimming. tial services that need it the most." Levels of the Outdoor Water Use Program include: Level 1 (Blue) -- Careful Use Voluntary odd/even lawn watering between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. Residents are asked to be mindful of their outdoor water use by following the odd/even watering rule to help prevent entering into mandatory water restrictions especially as higher temperatures are forecasted. Level 2 (Yellow) -- Limited Use Mandatory odd/even lawn watering between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning and evening on days that correspond with your house number. Watering of trees, shrubs and gardens should be done using a handheld device such as a watering can. Level 3 (Red) -- Stop Use No outdoor lawn watering or car washing is permitted in order to conserve water for emergency and essential services. Watering of trees, shrubs and gardens can be done using a handheld device following the odd/even watering rule. For additional tips on how to reduce your outdoor water use and the current water restriction level, contact Halton Region by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4425866, TTY 905-827-9833 or visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation. The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 NOTICE OF LANE RESTRICTIONS/NIGHT WORK Dundas Street (Regional Road 5) at Towne Boulevard Town of Oakville The New Michael G. DeGroote opeNiNG Senior School September 2012! why we love hSC. My son has shared comments like, "This school is different, I really appreciate how my teachers work to help me." I now have a child that feels valued and accepted. - Tanya Sarakinis, Current Parent As part of the ongoing construction work along Dundas Street, there will be nightly lane restrictions at Towne Boulevard from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. starting June 25, 2012, to facilitate the installation of a new storm sewer. The work is scheduled to be completed on June 30, 2012 Contract Number: S-2747-12 Contact: Brenda Kingsmill, Project Manager 905-825-6000 x7622 Making Halton a better place to live, work and retire. Building CONSTRUCTION 220612 Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for students from M3 and PK to Grade 12. visit us at www.hsc.on.ca. Call Scott Barton It's worth it! 905-389-1367 www.hsc.on.ca Gary Carr, Regional Chair Halton a Better Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings