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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Changing rainfall patterns and drought has forced municipalities to become accustomed to water restrictions during the warm/hot summer months. Restrictions will depend on damn levels and how much rain has fallen in the water catchment area where you live. As water restrictions are seasonal, you will probably see a higher restriction stage in the drier summer months.

Water restrictions are essential to ensure healthy and reliable of water supplies now and into the future. Penalties will apply if you don’t follow the rules making it important to be aware of the formal restrictions and adopt water wise habits as part of your daily activities.

NOTE: Restrictions don’t apply if you’re using rainwater from your own cistern.

Capital Regional District

This Includes: Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria and View Royal.

Stage 1 Water Restrictions are in effect May 1st – September 30th YEARLY.
View current water restrictions here: Greater Victoria Current Water Restrictions

For more information, click here: CRD Water Restrictions



Comox Valley Regional District

This Includes: City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, as well as the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent local water service areas.

Stage 1 Water Restrictions are YEAR ROUND for the Comox Valley Regional District.
View current water restrictions here: Comox Valley Current Water Restrictions

For more information, click here: CVRD Water Restrictions

NOTE:
ROYSTON WATER – No local service area water restrictions
BLACK CREEK / OYSTER BAY WATER – No local service area water restrictions
DENMAN ISLAND – Water local service area. No watering restrictions.

Regional District of Nanaimo

This Includes: The neighbourhoods of Surfside/Mcfeely Drive, Whiskey Creek, Melrose Road, River’s Edge, French Creek-Sandpiper, San Pareil, Bissel Road/Pylades Drive, and Nanoose Bay Peninsula (Fairwinds, Garry Oaks, Red Gap, Beachcomber, Madrona Point and Wall Beach).

Stage 1 Water Restrictions are in effect April 1st.
View current water restrictions here: Greater Nanaimo Current Water Restrictions

*Private wells are not subject to municipal watering restrictions.

For more information, click here: RDN Water Restrictions

Cowichan Valley Regional District

This Includes: The City of Duncan, Municipality of North Cowichan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Cowichan Tribes, Town of Lake Cowichan and Town of Ladysmith.

Stage 1 Water Restrictions are in effect May 1st – October 31st YEARLY.
View current water restrictions here: Cowichan Valley Current Water Restrictions

*Private wells are not subject to municipal watering restrictions. However, they are encouraged to be good environmental stewards and follow the water use restrictions to conserve this vital resource.

For more information, click here: CVRD Water Restrictions