Water Restrictions

• Metro Vancouver moves to strict water restrictions on May 1, Stage 3 expected in June

  Metro Vancouver says that residents should expect Stage 3 water restrictions in June, which has not happened since 2015. That stage has stricter restrictions.

  Environment

  Apr 30
  
• Metro Vancouver moving straight to Stage 2 water restrictions on May 1

  Officials say it is unprecedented this early in the year to move to Stage 2, but with a dry forecast and a low snowpack, it is necessary.

  Weather

  Apr 24
  
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• Water consumption in Dartmouth area drops 5% since mandatory restrictions began

  Halifax Water says dry conditions are persisting and, with little rain in the forecast, the Stage 1 measures will last 'until further notice.'

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2025
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• Halifax Water customers in Dartmouth area under mandatory restrictions

  Mandatory water restrictions are effective immediately for areas serviced by the Lake Major water supply plant.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2025
• Calgarians continue to exceed water limits, residents could face fines: officials

  Calgarians continue to exceed the daily target of 450 million litres and officials are reminding residents that ignoring the outdoor water restrictions could result in fines.

  Consumer

  Aug 29, 2024
• Calgary businesses await plans for feeder main disruptions, water restrictions

  Local landscapers plan to meet with the City of Calgary to 'find solutions' to business challenges associated with a second round of Stage 4 water restrictions.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2024
• Calgary water service could be restored by Canada Day if tests go well: mayor

  Until the “all clear” is given, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said Calgarians need to reduce their water use by 25 per cent to avoid the taps going dry. 

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2024
• Calgarians finding creative ways to save water as restrictions continue

  From collecting rainwater for plants and the garden, to saving running water from the shower heating up for other uses — Calgarians are getting creative with their conservation.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2024
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• Water restrictions for Kelowna-area neighbourhoods to take effect this weekend

  Watering is permitted on Saturdays and Tuesdays for even-numbered addresses, and Sundays and Wednesdays for odd-numbered addresses.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2024
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• Drought conditions have eased, but Calgarians still asked to ‘make every drop count’

  While recent rain, hail and cooler temperatures in the Calgary area have eased some drought concerns, City officials are still urging Calgarians to limit their water use.

  Environment

  May 24, 2024