Stage one watering restrictions come into effect on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Please follow the restrictions, and be aware of your water use.

Water restrictions come into effect to ensure we have enough water available for firefighting and other City services during the summer months, when we see a jump in demand.

Lawn watering is permitted as follows:

• Even-numbered addresses on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
• Odd-numbered addresses on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m

Watering of non-residential properties where watering common areas is controlled by a central system or strata, rather than by individual units or residents, is permitted as follows:

• Even-numbered addresses on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• Odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m.

There are no restrictions on watering gardens, trees, shrubs, and community gardens by hand or with spring-loaded type nozzles with automatic shut-off connected to the hose.

Guidelines for water conservation and lawn care:

• Mow lawns to a length of three inches or more to reduce moisture loss and sunburn.
• Set sprinklers to water for 20 minutes or less per lawn-watering session.
• Water no more than two times per week to encourage deep root systems.
• Provide good aeration and drainage to create a healthy lawn.

For more information, visit campbellriver.ca/water, email water.wise@campbellriver.ca or call the water hotline at 250-203-2316.