The PW605 building, which provides more than half of the water used in Prince George has been working overtime this week.
On Wednesday alone, the building pumped out 41 million litres of water, 42% more than the daily average for the whole system in 2020.
This amount is believed to be the most water ever produced by a single well in PG.
“We had some pumps working non-stop over multiple days to keep our water reservoirs replenished and to make sure that firefighting crews within the City continued to have high pressure through the hydrants,” says Wil Wedel, Manager of Utilities for the City.
According to the city, this is primarily due to the heatwave that struck the city over the past week.
Residents are now being asked to conserve water, reminding residents that sprinkler restrictions are currently in effect.
This means the use of sprinklers is prohibited between noon and 5 pm, and odd-numbered houses can use them on odd-numbered dates, while even-numbered houses can on even-numbered dates.