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This is the best summary I could come up with:
Extreme drought conditions and the likelihood of another challenging fire season have prompted a community in one of the driest parts of the province to start managing its water supply early โ and turning off the taps for people who don't follow the rules.
Mayor Michael Goetz said he's anxious about the months ahead, knowing the snowpack is the lowest ever recorded at this time of year.
According to Agriculture Canada, the Merritt area, about 200 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, is facing a severe drought.
By starting at Level 3 now, Goetz hopes the city won't have to enact tougher restrictions later in the year.
In previous years, the city has fined people who haven't followed watering restrictions.
Linda Warner, a Merritt resident,ย said she's thrilled the city is being proactive about conserving water now, rather than reacting when things are hot and dry.
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