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TheCandla'ChmSnn7Fria vu- i ui<7 A Outdoor water ban remains in effect acosteregi yon By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF A1 moaidatory ouidoor water ban s stiîl in place for the entire region and is expected to remain in effect until at least early next week. The ban, which started a litile over a week ago, was deemed necessary to ensure an adequate supply of water remains in the Region's reservoirs during the dry weatber for fire protection and essential household needs. Commissioner of Planning and Public Works Peter Crockett told a Region commit- tee Wednesday that the water supplies in Milton and Halton Hiils are stressed, with the most acutely affected area being Georgetown. Botb municipalities are serviced by a well-based groundwater system, which is extra effort, recycling saves a lot! One ton of recycled paper saves up to 17 trees. Recycling paper, plastic and metal saves tons of garbage from being put into local and- fills. These are just a few of the many reasons to recycle and use recycled products. By cul- ting down on waste and using more eco-friendly prod- ucts, we can keep Mifton and our planet a healthy, beautiful place to live. more sensitive to the dry weather. The newer parts of Milton actually get water from L ake tihie bue ohegeoi Loun ciilltr Jolin a> lu attempted Wednesday to get the ban hifted for residents on the lake-based water system in south Halton, bis suggestion gamered lit- de support from bis planning and public works committee colleagues. Taylor argued the region-wide ban doesn't make sense wben Halton is projecting a shortfall this year in water and wastewater revenues tbat could be up to $10 million. Regional Chair Gary Carr pointed out tbat a partial ban could create some confu- sion, since some residents in Milton are also on tbe lake-based water system. Meanwbile, Halton Hilîs Mayor Rick Bonnette empbasized that Halton does strive to be conservative witb water. -1 just wouldn't want to see tbe message get mixed," he said. In this game there are no opponents. OnIy friends. n a non-competitive environment kids can truly enîoy learning how to play soccer. After ail, when you dont keep score, everybody wins. Thats why your local Tim Hortons is proud to support the Milton Youth Soccer Club and the many kids that play Timbits Soccer. Oakville Councillor Allan Elgar shared s;imilar sentiment- lui that water as a scarce cormniodety," he said. Milton Councillor Barry Lee concurred that the status quo sbould be maintained and also said water conservation education should continue. Burlington Councillorjack Dennison was tbe only one to voice support for Taylors proposition. He said tbe region-wide ban could bave a negative impact from a devel- opment point of view if people looking to buy a bome or locate a business in Halton are aware of the restriction. Since there was nu consensus around tbe table, nu action was taken on tbe issue. Halton Enviromental Services Director Kiyosbi Oka told tbe Champion tbe dry weatber does affect the demand for water ail across the region. He said staff is currently evaluating the siwt îion Io det'rinne'if the rsruiinn al "We are seeing a positive impact [rom the ban" benoted. While the rainfaîl Wednesday wasn't sub- stantial, Oka said any precipitation belps. As long as the ban is in place, residents are to, refrain from watering tbeir lawns and wasbing their cars and driveways. Flower and vegetable gardens are to be watered by band and only as needed. Recently-laid sod is exempt from the restrictions. The Region will advise residents througb the media and on its website, wwwhalton.ca, once tbe ban bas been lifted. 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