Watering restrictions have been lifted across most of the Regional District of Nanaimo, but some are still observing extreme limitations.
According to the R-D-N, stage four restrictions will remain in place for the Decourcey and Surfside water area despite the recent rainfall.
“The rain has helped relieve drought conditions and reduced the seasonal demand in our communities,” the district says. “Most systems annually end watering restrictions in November, as precipitation increases to seasonal norms.”
A statement from the R-D-N says although the province has eased their rating system, it’s still good practice to maintain conservation methods to ensure there is a supply for the next ‘dry season.’
“The provincial drought rating for eastern Vancouver Island has eased, and stream flows are returning to normal levels for this time of year,” the statement says. “Conserving water, however, is an important year-round habit as drought conditions are coming earlier and lasting longer.”
A map of watering restrictions for specific areas, and tips for conservation, can be found on the RDN’s website.
