Outdoor watering restrictions have been put in place for Mabel Lake Water customers. The Regional District of North Okanagan says it is concerned about water system capacity for the Thursday to Monday period as tourists and locals flock to vacation properties on the North Okanagan lake. The RDNO says it's putting the watering restriction in place to ensure water availability for essential use. “Historical water usage on the July long weekend is high, and the water system has had issues in the past keeping up to demand,” the RDNO says. “Customers must take action to reduce the risk that the reservoirs become depleted, resulting in loss of water to customers, and/or compromised water quality.”