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Water Restrictions and Conservation Tips(External link)

Between April and October, water restrictions are often in place to ensure adequate resources during the warmer months. The City implements water restrictions in four stages.




Unless otherwise advised, there are no watering restrictions
between November 1 and March 31.


Stage 1 Water Restrictions(External link) Bylaw(External link)
(External link)Stage 2 Water Restrictions Bylaw(External link)
Stage 3 Water Restrictions Bylaw(External link)

Stage 4 Water Restrictions Bylaw(External link)

Water Restrictions and Conservation Tips(External link)

Between April and October, water restrictions are often in place to ensure adequate resources during the warmer months. The City implements water restrictions in four stages.




Unless otherwise advised, there are no watering restrictions
between November 1 and March 31.


Stage 1 Water Restrictions(External link) Bylaw(External link)
(External link)Stage 2 Water Restrictions Bylaw(External link)
Stage 3 Water Restrictions Bylaw(External link)

Stage 4 Water Restrictions Bylaw(External link)

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  • Share We have had record rainfall in the Parksville area this past week. When will the Stage 4 water restriction be lifted? on Facebook Share We have had record rainfall in the Parksville area this past week. When will the Stage 4 water restriction be lifted? on Twitter Share We have had record rainfall in the Parksville area this past week. When will the Stage 4 water restriction be lifted? on Linkedin Email We have had record rainfall in the Parksville area this past week. When will the Stage 4 water restriction be lifted? link

    We have had record rainfall in the Parksville area this past week. When will the Stage 4 water restriction be lifted?

    Bob Merrell asked about 1 month ago

    Information will be posted to our website this morning to advise all restrictions will be lifted effective November 1. Water conservation levels are directed by the province and relate to flows in the Englishman River.

  • Share Could you let me know when level 4 watering restrictions started in 2022 and in 2023? on Facebook Share Could you let me know when level 4 watering restrictions started in 2022 and in 2023? on Twitter Share Could you let me know when level 4 watering restrictions started in 2022 and in 2023? on Linkedin Email Could you let me know when level 4 watering restrictions started in 2022 and in 2023? link

    Could you let me know when level 4 watering restrictions started in 2022 and in 2023?

    Peter Crompton asked about 1 month ago

    Hello, as requested - October 4, 2022 and July 5, 2023. Anything else, do let us know.

  • Share Are water restrictions still in place for parksville on Facebook Share Are water restrictions still in place for parksville on Twitter Share Are water restrictions still in place for parksville on Linkedin Email Are water restrictions still in place for parksville link

    Are water restrictions still in place for parksville

    NJ asked about 2 months ago

    Yes, until further notice, stage 4 water restrictions remain in effect for the City of Parksville. Here is a link to the news release on our website https://www.parksville.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID135atID12070.pdf(External link) which explains the reason for Stage 4. You will also find details including the bylaw on Let's Talk Parksville.

  • Share as an even number house do i water thursdays once a week, or on even days here in parksville on Facebook Share as an even number house do i water thursdays once a week, or on even days here in parksville on Twitter Share as an even number house do i water thursdays once a week, or on even days here in parksville on Linkedin Email as an even number house do i water thursdays once a week, or on even days here in parksville link

    as an even number house do i water thursdays once a week, or on even days here in parksville

    doreen asked 5 months ago

    At this time, the City is at stage 2 watering restriction https://www.parksville.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID377atID7214.pdf(External link) which allows every other day watering (even/odd)

  • Share September 27th,2023 Hello ,..my question is the following,.... can the residents of Parksville resume washing cars /filling hot tubs etc...as of October 1,2023,.. the website only says water restrictions in effect April till October. I know this may seem a silly question ( and if so please forgive me as I want to make sure that I am following City guidelines / protocols ), however that being said does this mean April 1st, ( or April 30th) till October 1st ,. or October 31st Please advise Best regards James on Facebook Share September 27th,2023 Hello ,..my question is the following,.... can the residents of Parksville resume washing cars /filling hot tubs etc...as of October 1,2023,.. the website only says water restrictions in effect April till October. I know this may seem a silly question ( and if so please forgive me as I want to make sure that I am following City guidelines / protocols ), however that being said does this mean April 1st, ( or April 30th) till October 1st ,. or October 31st Please advise Best regards James on Twitter Share September 27th,2023 Hello ,..my question is the following,.... can the residents of Parksville resume washing cars /filling hot tubs etc...as of October 1,2023,.. the website only says water restrictions in effect April till October. I know this may seem a silly question ( and if so please forgive me as I want to make sure that I am following City guidelines / protocols ), however that being said does this mean April 1st, ( or April 30th) till October 1st ,. or October 31st Please advise Best regards James on Linkedin Email September 27th,2023 Hello ,..my question is the following,.... can the residents of Parksville resume washing cars /filling hot tubs etc...as of October 1,2023,.. the website only says water restrictions in effect April till October. I know this may seem a silly question ( and if so please forgive me as I want to make sure that I am following City guidelines / protocols ), however that being said does this mean April 1st, ( or April 30th) till October 1st ,. or October 31st Please advise Best regards James link

    September 27th,2023 Hello ,..my question is the following,.... can the residents of Parksville resume washing cars /filling hot tubs etc...as of October 1,2023,.. the website only says water restrictions in effect April till October. I know this may seem a silly question ( and if so please forgive me as I want to make sure that I am following City guidelines / protocols ), however that being said does this mean April 1st, ( or April 30th) till October 1st ,. or October 31st Please advise Best regards James

    JMC asked about 1 year ago

    Stage 4 watering restrictions remain in effect until further notice so no washing of cars, filling of hot tubs, etc for a while yet. The three days of rain have not been enough and the province drought rating remains at Level 5 (the highest level) for eastern Vancouver Island. 

  • Share I see that you are using city trucks to water in the city. They have signs on them saying , not potable water (or similar wording). Where is the non- potable water coming from? on Facebook Share I see that you are using city trucks to water in the city. They have signs on them saying , not potable water (or similar wording). Where is the non- potable water coming from? on Twitter Share I see that you are using city trucks to water in the city. They have signs on them saying , not potable water (or similar wording). Where is the non- potable water coming from? on Linkedin Email I see that you are using city trucks to water in the city. They have signs on them saying , not potable water (or similar wording). Where is the non- potable water coming from? link

    I see that you are using city trucks to water in the city. They have signs on them saying , not potable water (or similar wording). Where is the non- potable water coming from?

    Rose asked over 1 year ago

    The non-potable water comes from a well in the industrial park. Where possible, we have used this as a source for outdoor watering for many years.

  • Share Is there a way to cut back on the excess waste of water the city irrigation systems are currently causing? on Facebook Share Is there a way to cut back on the excess waste of water the city irrigation systems are currently causing? on Twitter Share Is there a way to cut back on the excess waste of water the city irrigation systems are currently causing? on Linkedin Email Is there a way to cut back on the excess waste of water the city irrigation systems are currently causing? link

    Is there a way to cut back on the excess waste of water the city irrigation systems are currently causing?

    Kturk asked over 1 year ago

    when you have a few minutes, please review the information at this link. https://www.parksville.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID135atID11294.pdf(External link) 

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