The City of Nelson has imposed stage 2 water restrictions, effective Friday. The city said the move aims to protect the community’s drinking water supply during prolonged hot and dry conditions. “While Stage 1 Water Restrictions have successfully reduced water use, ongoing high temperatures and naturally declining creek flows mean additional conservation measures are now necessary,” said the city in a press release. “Moving to Stage 2 helps reduce demand on the city’s water system and lowers the risk of requiring more restrictive measures later this summer.” Lakeside Park will continue to be irrigated using untreated water from Kootenay Lake, while the Nelson Cemetery will continue using water supplied by its own well.