Metro Vancouver Water Shortage Response Plan – Daily Consumption and Reservoir Levels During 2015 Drought

July 27, 2015 - Posted in Managing Demand, Uncategorised

Metro Vancouver moved to Stage 3 water restrictions when high use plus drought depleted reservoir storage

On July 20, 2015 Metro Vancouver moved to Stage 3 water restrictions – for the first time since 2003 – banning all lawn sprinkling with treated drinking water and bringing in a number of other water conservation measures.

“We need to reduce our discretionary use of water including lawn sprinkling and washing cars,” said Board Chair Greg Moore. “Our reservoir levels need to be maintained for priority needs in our homes and businesses, and for community needs like fire protection.”

“We are seeing record temperatures and there was virtually no rain in June when normally we have rain on about 12 days,” added Moore. “We all have to do our part and conserve water whenever possible, and that now includes only watering lawns once a week.”

To Learn More:

Read the full list of Stage 3 water restrictions

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