Drought Response in Metro Vancouver: Car Dealers Embrace Water Conservation
Note to Reader:
When Stage 3 water restrictions were implemented by Metro Vancouver in July 2015, washing of vehicles was one of the activities that went from restricted to prohibited, unless it’s done at a commercial car wash. Under Stage 3 rules, only windows, lights, and license plates can be washed, in the interests of safety. For some, any excuse not to wash the car is a good thing. For car dealers it’s not quite that simple. The following story is reproduced from the Metro Vancouver Blog.
Regional Water Use Through August 10, 2015
New Car Dealers Association of B.C. Spreads Water Conservation Message with Help from Members
For dealerships, the unfortunate outcome of the washing ban can be a lot full of dusty vehicles. Not great when you’re used to offering customers a clean, shiny test drive. Nonetheless, the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. has shown its support and commitment to water conservation efforts by communicating the washing ban to its members and offering alternatives to consider.
Despite the drawbacks presented by Stage 3 restrictions, Association President and CEO Blair Qualey says his members are supportive of water conservation efforts.
“Car dealers tend to be pretty good community supporters,” notes Qualey. “It’s part of their DNA and with the current water situation they want to do their part.”
To Learn More:
To read the complete story as posted on the Metro Vancouver Blog, click on New Car Dealers Association of B.C. Spreads Water Conservation Message with Help from Members. To download a PDF copy, click here.
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.