2025 Drought Bulletin

July 10, 2025 | Issue 2

Regional drought level vs. YOUR watering rules:

What's the difference?

Here's the scoop: The Okanagan is in another hot, dry summer. The Province of B.C. has just increased the Okanagan to a Level 3 as of July 10, 2025.

Conditions across the valley will vary, so it is important to know where to get accurate and locally relevant information.

The drought level set by the Province tells us the big picture for the Okanagan, but what really counts for your home and garden are your local watering restrictions. Why? Because they're set based on the specific water supply and demand right where you live.

Your local water supplier knows best what's needed to keep water flowing for homes, food, fish, and firefighting right where you are.

Don't get caught off guard! We've provided the current conditions of seven local communities in the Okanagan below.

For other areas: A quick Google of "your location + watering restrictions" or a call to your water supplier will get you the local lowdown.

Location	Current watering restrictions	Learn more
Vernon	Normal — Up to 3 days a week as per your address, no watering on Sundays, no sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.	Visit the Greater Vernon Water Restrictions page here.
Kelowna	Normal — Up to 3 days a week as per your address, no watering on Mondays, no sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m	Visit the City of Kelowna Water Restrictions page here.
West Kelowna	Stage 1 — Even numbered addresses on even calendar days, odd numbered addresses on odd calendar days, no sprinklers between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m	Visit the City of West Kelowna's Watering Regulations and Conservation Page here.
Peachland	Stage 1 — Even numbered addresses on even calendar days, odd numbered addresses on odd calendar days, no sprinklers between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m	Visit the District of Peachland's Conserving Water Page here.
Summerland	Stage 2— 2 days a week determined by your address, no watering on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, no sprinklers between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.	Visit the District of Summerland's Water Restrictions page here.
Penticton	Stage 1 — Up to 3 days a week as per your address, no watering on Mondays, no sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m	Visit the City of Penticton's Water Restrictions page here.
Osoyoos	Stage 2— 2 days a week determined by your zone location, no watering on Saturdays, no sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.	Visit the City of Osoyoos Water Restrictions page here.

Regional Drought Outlook - The Okanagan sits at LEVEL 3

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From Armstrong to Osoyoos, Okanagan citizens know that taking the Make Water Work Pledge is a great way to show commitment and take action towards a more water-efficient and fire-ready region. Adopting water-efficient practices and planting FireSmart™ not only helps make our region fire-resilient, but also saves you money, time and effort.

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Happy 1st Anniversary to a powerful tool!

One year ago, we launched the Okanagan Climate Indicators Dashboard – your free window into our valley's changing climate and water quality.

"One year later, it's incredible to see how much we are still learning from the Okanagan Climate Indicators Dashboard. I was at a conference recently and it was great to hear from all the people who've used it to understand climate change in the Okanagan." said Sandra Schira, OBWB Water Science Specialist.

The dashboard uses real data, presented clearly so everyone can see the trends. Explore the data yourself

Check it out here