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The District of Summerland is requesting residents cut back their water use during the current hot weather.

According to the district, the Summerland water treatment plant has been operating at maximum capacity due to heavy demand for water.

If this high use continues, further measurements will be required, which could affect all Summerland water users.

"Water consumption in the district has increased significantly with the hot weather. While there is still a good water supply available, the increased demand has caused the water treatment plant to operate at maximum capacity," said Linda Tynan, CAO for the district.

"If consumption continues to increase the district will be required to open the supplemental line and a boil-water notice will be required.

"The district is hopeful that water users will voluntarily reduce their water consumption and avoid the need for further steps."

All industrial, commercial, institutional, agricultural and residential users are being asked to use water wisely and reduce use wherever possible.

For further information, call 250-494-­0431 or visit www.summerland.ca.