Monitoring the 2015 Drought in Metro Vancouver: Daily Consumption and Weekly Reservoir Levels
To obtain current information, visit http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/water/conservation-reservoir-levels/reservoir-levels/Pages/default.aspx
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
2015 DROUGHT: Longer, Drier, Hotter Summer Triggers Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Metro Vancouver
Regional Water Use Through August 2, 2015
Metro Vancouver also posts reservoir storage levels June to November, when rainfall is lower and the regional demand for water is higher. The information is updated each Tuesday.