July 17, 2024
PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE
WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST UPDATE
The District of Hudson’s Hope would like to thank residents for your efforts in reducing water usage for nonessential activities. Your cooperation has been instrumental in maintaining our water reservoir above 85%.
However, the recent higher than normal temperatures combined with periods of low water flows in the river, have posed significant challenges in operating our temporary water treatment plant and maintaining our water reservoir levels.
Didymo is a filamentation strain of algae present in the Peace River. During periods of low river flows, the algae is drawn into the intake screens, preventing the pumps from being able to draw the volume of the water needed for the community from the river to the treatment plant. This has resulted in several shutdowns throughout the week. In addition, we are still experiencing significant water usage in several areas throughout the community, and our clarifier is running at maximum capacity.
District staff are working overtime to monitor the plant to prevent damage to the system. The District has engaged the services of divers to remove the build up from the intake screen. This work is scheduled to be completed this weekend.
To ensure the continued availability of water for essential needs, the District once again requests your immediate cooperation in conserving water and minimizing non-essential usage until further notice. Your participation is vital to the sustainability of our water supply.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and collaboration as we work diligently to resolve this situation promptly.
Thank you
District of Hudson’s Hope
