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Cranbrook, BC (July 13, 2026) – The City of Cranbrook recently submitted its Annual Drinking Water Report to the Province, as part of the municipality’s requirements under BC’s drinking water legislation.

Drinking water annual reports are mandatory under the Drinking Water Act and Drinking Water Protection Regulation. These reports are required to ensure accountability, verify water safety for the public and allow the Provincial Health Officer to monitor compliance and address any potential health concerns. The annual report was provided to Council for information at their regular meeting on Monday night.

Residents can learn more about Cranbrook’s drinking water system and how local water sources are being managed online @ https://cranbrook.ca/water-conservation/water-quality/reports. 

At the time of the administration report to Council, the Phillips Reservoir was spilling, with good flows coming into the reservoir. The Gold Creek reservoir was also spilling. Creek flows are holding, although levels have been gradually lowering week over week.

“We’re finding that our annual precipitation is currently within the average median range based on records dating back to 1902, but the precipitation we’ve received over the past 30 days has been lower compared to the same period in 2025. The region is currently at drought level 0, which means normal or wetter-than-normal conditions are being experienced,” says Jason Perrault, Deputy Director of Public Works.

“Even with those conditions, the forecast is calling for continued hot, dry weather, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 30 to 33 C and overnight temperatures around 16 to 18 C. Residents are reminded that Cranbrook remains under Stage 1 water regulations at this time,” Perrault adds.

Under Stage 1, even numbered properties can water Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Odd numbered properties can water Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday from 5am to 10am OR 8pm to 11pm – not both. No watering is allowed on Wednesdays.

“We are not looking at moving to Stage 2 just yet, but conditions can change quickly during hot and dry weather. We will continue to monitor reservoir levels, water consumption trends, creek flows, drought conditions, and weather forecasts daily,” Perrault notes, adding “if conditions change and a move to the next watering stage is needed, we will provide information to residents as soon as possible.”

Learn more about your watering days, water conservation, and overall City water quality at https://cranbrook.ca/water-conservation.