Outdoor Water Conservation Framework Parksville is fortunate to have two reliable water sources: a system of groundwater wells and an intake at the Englishman River. The City’s water system has two key functions: first to provide clean, safe drinking water to homes and businesses; and second, to manage release of flow from the Arrowsmith Dam to supplement base flow conditions in the Englishman River during drier months. Domestic water demand typically peaks during the dry summer months when we receive the least amount of precipitation. The City has sufficient capacity in the drinking water system to meet domestic use, and fire protection needs; however, the system, and our local ecology, are challenged during drier months, which coincides with increased residential consumption of treated water by more than 50% compared to winter months. This increase in use is related to watering of lawns, filling pools and outdoor washing.
From June 1 to October 31, as a partner in the Arrowsmith Water Service, the City operates through an order from the Province of BC which regulates the flow release from the Arrowsmith Lake Reservoir. The provincial enabling order can determine when water conservation levels will be implemented to ensure a high-quality water supply for our residents and the necessary water for firefighting and fisheries. The water conservation framework may be viewed here.
Water Conservation Level 3 in effect June 1 until further notice. Level 3 offers some flexibility for residents to decide where and how to cut back on water use wherever possible. Sprinkler watering of lawns is allowed one day per week.
Outdoor Water Conservation Framework Parksville is fortunate to have two reliable water sources: a system of groundwater wells and an intake at the Englishman River. The City’s water system has two key functions: first to provide clean, safe drinking water to homes and businesses; and second, to manage release of flow from the Arrowsmith Dam to supplement base flow conditions in the Englishman River during drier months. Domestic water demand typically peaks during the dry summer months when we receive the least amount of precipitation. The City has sufficient capacity in the drinking water system to meet domestic use, and fire protection needs; however, the system, and our local ecology, are challenged during drier months, which coincides with increased residential consumption of treated water by more than 50% compared to winter months. This increase in use is related to watering of lawns, filling pools and outdoor washing.
From June 1 to October 31, as a partner in the Arrowsmith Water Service, the City operates through an order from the Province of BC which regulates the flow release from the Arrowsmith Lake Reservoir. The provincial enabling order can determine when water conservation levels will be implemented to ensure a high-quality water supply for our residents and the necessary water for firefighting and fisheries. The water conservation framework may be viewed here.
Water Conservation Level 3 in effect June 1 until further notice. Level 3 offers some flexibility for residents to decide where and how to cut back on water use wherever possible. Sprinkler watering of lawns is allowed one day per week.
On May 1, the City of Parksville will move to Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions. Stage 2 means sprinkling can only occur on even days for even-numbered houses and on odd days for odd-numbered houses. Sprinkling is permitted for a maximum of two hours between 7 am to 10 am or 7 pm to 10 pm. Stage 2 will be in effect until further notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sprinkler watering - odd numbered civic addresses may water on odd numbered days and even numbered civic addresses may water on even numbered days. Watering times are 7 am to 10 am OR 7 pm to 10 pm for a maximum of two hours of total allocated watering per day.
Vegetable gardens and fruit trees - exempt from all watering restrictions.
Watering of ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees - restricted to a hand-held container or a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle if watered outside of the times permitted.
Washing of vehicles, boats and buildings - vehicles, boats and exterior building surfaces may be washed using City supplied potable water using a hand-held container or hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle.
Washing of sidewalks and driveways - persons may use City supplied potable water to wash sidewalks, driveways or parking lots.
Swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and water features - may be filled with water.
Please note vegetable gardens and fruit trees are exempt from all watering restrictions and businesses which require water for operations are also exempt.
Taking conservation measures early, before our water supplies come under stress, is essential to ensure we can maintain an adequate water supply throughout the hot dry summers we have come to expect.
Detailed information about the City’s water restrictions may be found on the City of Parksville website. The City is a partner in the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Team WaterSmart programs. Please direct questions to ops@parksville.ca.
On May 1, the City of Parksville will move to Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions. Stage 2 means sprinkling can only occur on even days for even-numbered houses and on odd days for odd-numbered houses. Sprinkling is permitted for a maximum of two hours between 7 am to 10 am or 7 pm to 10 pm. Stage 2 will be in effect until further notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sprinkler watering - odd numbered civic addresses may water on odd numbered days and even numbered civic addresses may water on even numbered days. Watering times are 7 am to 10 am OR 7 pm to 10 pm for a maximum of two hours of total allocated watering per day.
Vegetable gardens and fruit trees - exempt from all watering restrictions.
Watering of ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees - restricted to a hand-held container or a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle if watered outside of the times permitted.
Washing of vehicles, boats and buildings - vehicles, boats and exterior building surfaces may be washed using City supplied potable water using a hand-held container or hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle.
Washing of sidewalks and driveways - persons may use City supplied potable water to wash sidewalks, driveways or parking lots.
Swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and water features - may be filled with water.
Please note vegetable gardens and fruit trees are exempt from all watering restrictions and businesses which require water for operations are also exempt.
Taking conservation measures early, before our water supplies come under stress, is essential to ensure we can maintain an adequate water supply throughout the hot dry summers we have come to expect.
Detailed information about the City’s water restrictions may be found on the City of Parksville website. The City is a partner in the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Team WaterSmart programs. Please direct questions to ops@parksville.ca.
Outdoor Water Conservation Framework
some flexibility for residents to decide where and how to cut back on water use wherever possible. Sprinkler watering of lawns is allowed one day per week.
