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Water Conservation

The City of Lethbridge is addressing water scarcity concerns in southern Alberta. Multiple years of below normal precipitation have resulted in drought conditions. Recent snowfall is encouraging, but reservoir levels remain well below normal. It is important we conserve the limited resources we do have.

This page provides links to these efforts, including:

  • The City of Lethbridge Water Conservation Plan and Strategy, including the updated Water Rationing Action Plan.
  • Water Wednesday, a weekly series providing information and tips on water conservation.
  • The latest local updates on water conservation efforts and water rationing.
  • Information on reservoir levels, mountain snowpack and runoff forecasts.

Current Stage Under the Water Rationing Action Plan


The community is asked to continue voluntary conservation measures. This also includes Lethbridge County, Coaldale, Coalhurst and Picture Butte.

Ways to conserve water can include:

  • Limiting all outdoor uses, including watering lawns and washing cars.
  • Reusing water where possible.
  • Minimizing shower times and bath levels.
  • Running full loads of laundry and dishes.

Water Conservation Latest News

  • Valve repair impacting traffic on Stafford Drive North

    Our water team is repairing a valve in the 200 block of Stafford Drive North. The work has both southbound lanes and one northbound lane closed between 2 Avenue A North and 3 Avenue North.

  • Weekly updates on southern Alberta reservoir levels

    The end of winter is mere weeks away and the mercury is climbing. With spring on the horizon, eyes are once again turning to southern Alberta reservoirs.

    The City of Lethbridge has resumed weekly reporting of water levels in the Oldman, St. Mary and Waterton reservoirs.

  • Spring melt impacting water taste and odour, but not safety

    If you’re noticing an unusual taste or odour coming from your residential water outlets, don’t worry. It’s perfectly normal and necessary.

  • Local businesses invited to talk Scaling Water Rates

    Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector members using City of Lethbridge water are invited to discuss proposed Scaling Water Rates. The City is hosting two open houses, in the Culver Meeting Room at City Hall, on Monday, March 3 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

More Information

Keep updated on key information, including mountain snowpack levels and water supply outlooks.

Learn more about the Oldman Watershed Council. The not-for-profit organization works with stakeholders to devise practical solutions to environmental challenges, fostering a collective commitment to long-term water and land management.

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