FIRE BAN IN EFFECT

Effective as of July 9, 2018
As the extreme heat and dry weather continue, there is a complete ban on fires. This includes NO CAMP FIRES AND NO OPEN AIR FIRES until further notice.
Offenders will be fined.

WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

Residents of Embrun, Russell & Marionville are asked to use water only when completely necessary. 
During the restriction, the following activities are suspended and prohibited:
• USING A MANUAL HOSE, SPRINKLER OR PRESSURE WASHER FOR ANY ACTIVITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
   o Pressure washing anything including driveways and siding, and;
   o Washing Vehicles, and;
   o Watering lawns or gardens (*the watering of gardens with a watering can is permitted).

During the restriction, the following is permitted:
• Residents with an odd-numbered address are allowed to water lawns on odd-numbered dates from 10 pm to 6 am.
• Residents with an even-numbered address are allowed to water lawns on even-numbered dates from 10 pm to 6 am.

Offenders could be subject to a fine under the provincial offences act.
Official Notice. 
More water system information.