The Regional District of Nanaimo has downgraded watering restrictions for most areas.
All water RDN water service areas are now in stage two watering restrictions, except the Nanoose Bay Peninsula, Decourcey and Surfside Water Service Areas, which will stay in stage four.
Stage two watering restrictions allow lawn watering every other day in the morning and evening.
“Recent rain events have relieved drought conditions and reduced the seasonal water demand in our communities. Many stream flows are returning to normal levels for this time of year,” says the RDN in a media release. “Conserving water, however, is an important, year-round habit as drought conditions are coming earlier and lasting longer than in the past. Increasing our water efficiency helps build drought-resilience over the long term. We thank residents for doing their part.”
The Town of Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Bay Horne Lake Waterworks and Deep Bay Improvement District currently have no active watering restrictions.
Nanaimo is in stage two restrictions while Parksville and Lantzville remain in stage four.
Watering restrictions for specific locations can be found on the RDN’s website.
