Stage 1 Water Restrictions

• Lawn watering restrictions now in effect for Metro Vancouver

  As of Wednesday, people living in the regional district are only allowed to water their lawns one morning per week in order to conserve drinking water for the summer.

  Environment

  May 1, 2024
  
• Stage 1 water restrictions to begin Monday: City of Kelowna

  'The change to Stage 1 restrictions is a response to the weather and a call for Kelowna residents to be extra vigilant in limiting their water use.'

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2021
  
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• Metro Vancouver reservoirs nearly half full, but tougher restrictions still coming

  Reservoirs are at 46 per cent, within the normal range but lower than the previous two years.

  Oct 8, 2017
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• Metro Vancouver reservoirs at good levels as temperatures begin to rise

  Even with hot temperatures coming, there's talk that Metro Vancouver may get by without having to elevate the water restriction levels from stage one to stage two.

  Jun 23, 2017
• Stage 1 water restrictions begin in Metro Vancouver today

  Staff say water use can increase by 50 per cent in the summer and early fall so the region-wide watering restrictions are an effective way to curb excessive water use.

  Environment

  May 15, 2017