Effective immediately, the CVRD is asking everyone in the region to observe Stage 2 water restrictions.
According to the CVRD, under stage 2 restrictions lawn sprinkling is limited to one day per week for two hours with even numbered houses allowed to water on even days and odd numbered houses to water on odd days.
They say hand watering and micro/drip irrigation of gardens and fruit trees are limited to four hours a day, and ornamental trees as well as shrubs and flower gardens are limited to two hours.
Lawns are restricted to one hour per day, and new lawns are allowed to water for two hours a day.
On May 1, the CVRD implemented Stage 1 restrictions.
Stage 2 water restrictions are implemented when the provincial drought hits level three or as required.
For a full list of restrictions, visit the CVRD’s website.
