The City’s Public Works department will begin draining its agricultural irrigation systems on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in preparation for winter weather. This includes:
- Penticton Creek Irrigation System (Naramata Road area)
- Ellis Creek Irrigation System (Valleyview Road area)
Orchards, vineyards and others with connections from these systems should take any precautions necessary to protect their irrigation systems.
If your private side irrigation system has been blown out or winterized prior to Oct. 17, please indicate with a coloured ribbon on the City isolation valve so that crews are aware to take extra precaution when draining City system.
Should weather patterns reach negative temperatures prior to this date, the date of shut down may have to be adjusted to protect City infrastructure. An updated notification will be provided should this occur.
Penticton Irrigation Users Contact List
If you would like to be added or have changes to the existing Penticton Irrigation Users Contact List, please email your name, address, phone number and email address to publicworks@penticton.ca