A combination of low water levels and expected dry weather have officials urging water users on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to reduce their consumption.
Both regions, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources, are currently experiencing Level 3 drought conditions which triggered a call for voluntary water use restrictions of 30 per cent from all municipal, agricultural and industrial users.
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The areas that are most concerning include southern Vancouver Island, south of Tofino on the west coast, Campbell River on the east coast, and the Gulf Islands.
The ministry said in a statement that it anticipates the region will “likely experience significant water supply shortages in 2016” unless there is an increase in rain between now and the end of June.
Ministry staff will continue to monitor the conditions and work with local governments.
Some tips for water conservation include: limiting outdoor watering; don’t water during the heat of the day; consider drought-tolerant plants, take shorter showers and don’t leave the tap running.
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