Metro Vancouver’s Utilities Committee is meeting today and there is a proposal to discuss a new timeframe for water restrictions next year.
Currently, water restrictions start in June and run until September.
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However, after this summer’s drought, officials think they should start sooner and end later.
Starting next year, Stage One restrictions are expected to start in May and last until October.
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Metro Vancouver is also planning a comprehensive review of its water shortage response plan.
We will update this story following the meeting.
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