Watering Restrictions to be Lifted on November 1

October 24, 2024

NEWS RELEASE

Effective November 1 in the City of Parksville, all watering restrictions will be lifted through March 31, unless otherwise advised. We wish to thank residents for your efforts to conserve water during stages 3 and 4 water conservation.

On July 16, the City received a temporary Enabling Order from the province at which time, the City moved to Stage 3 water conservation when water flow maintains below 1.6 cubic metres per second (m3s) in the Englishman River. This order also specifies when the average flow in the river falls below 1.20 m3s, we would move to Stage 4. This occurred the week of September 16 and on September 23, the City was advised by the province to immediately move to Stage 4 to comply with the order. Stage 4, a comprehensive ban, was implemented on September 23 due to low flows in the Englishman River and is in place until October 31.

Let’s Talk Parksville provides detailed information about water conservation levels including the City’s bylaw which outlines the four stages of water conservation. Please refer to Arrowsmith Water Service and Englishman River Water Service links on our website for information about the City’s water sources, supply, management, and usage, as well as some frequently asked questions and fun facts.

For more information:
Deb Tardiff, Manager of Communcations
communications@parksville.ca; 250 954-3073