Metro Vancouver Water Restrictions
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The grass that’s greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been paintedB.C. is experiencing what the province calls a severe and unprecedented drought, with 29 of its 34 water basins at drought level 4 or 5, with level 5 being the worst level.EnvironmentAug 29, 2023
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Nearly 900 warnings, fines issued for breaking Vancouver’s water restrictionsMost of the fines were $250 for breaches of Stage 1 protocols, but at least 14 fines of $500 were issued for Stage 2 violations last week.EnvironmentAug 9, 2023
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What can and can’t you do under Vancouver’s new water restrictions?Violations of the city's watering restrictions may be met with fines between $250 and $10,000. Fines begin at $500 under Stage 2 restrictions.EnvironmentAug 4, 2023
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Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 2 water restrictions for 1st time since 2015Under the restrictions, you won't be allowed to water lawns, fill decorative fountains or water features, or wash impermeable surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.EnvironmentJul 28, 2023
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Water restrictions for Metro Vancouver on the way, regional district saysStarting May 1, regulations that limit lawn watering to once per week will come into effect in an effort to conserve the region’s drinking water for the coming hot and dry months.EnvironmentApr 5, 2023
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Metro Vancouver’s new, more restrictive lawn watering restrictions kick in SundayMetro Vancouver residents will need to moderate their outdoor water use starting Sunday with new restrictions that only allow lawn watering once a week.EnvironmentApr 30, 2022
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B.C. residents encouraged to curb water use as drought conditions growAs of Friday, seven areas were at drought level 4, from southern Vancouver Island to the Kootenays. An additional nine areas were at drought level 3.EnvironmentJul 23, 2021
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Metro Vancouver watering restrictions go into effect FridayUnder Stage 1 rules, residents can water their lawn two mornings per week.EnvironmentApr 28, 2020
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Water conservation still important while levels look good: Metro Vancouver"With the fires, we have to make sure we have a good supply to last us if it's dry into September and October."NewsAug 22, 2018
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Metro Vancouver water restrictions kick in May 1The restrictions would limit residents from watering their lawns to just two days a week until Oct. 15.EnvironmentApr 30, 2018
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