Stage 1 Water Restrictions go into effect July 24

Stage 1 Water Restrictions go into effect July 24

Submitted by Sonia Lowe on Jul 24 2024 - 8:04am.

Port Alberni, BC – With hotter, dryer weather in the forecast the City will move into Stage 1 water restrictions effective July 24, 2024.

Starting Wednesday, July 24th residents should adhere to the following watering schedule:

  • Odd-numbered addresses can water their lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on odd-numbered calendar days.
  • Even-numbered addresses can water their lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on even-numbered calendar days.

Residents can continue with drip or micro-irrigation and hand watering using a spring-loaded nozzle or watering pail or bucket any day at any time for a maximum of two hours. In addition, residents can wash vehicles and outdoor surfaces any day at any time using a spring-loaded nozzle or watering pail or bucket.

Due to a cooler, wetter spring and water reservoirs in good shape, the City did not move into Stage 1 water restrictions July 1st as was done in previous years. “While we did not receive the hot temperatures experienced last spring, it is still important to practice conserving water during the hot summer months to help preserve this precious resource,” said John Stephen, Utilities Superintendent for the City’s Engineering and Public Works Department.

Some simple conservation steps that can be taken include:

  • letting your lawn go gold, or dormant through the summer;
  • avoiding the permanent-press cycle on your washing machine;
  • taking shorter showers and installing water-saving showerheads;
  • turning off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving;
  • checking your property for any leaks and ensuring taps and hose connections aren’t dripping.

Visit www.portalberni.ca and search ‘Water Restrictions’ for more information, including permitted watering activities, frequently asked questions and water restriction stages.

For More Information:

John Stephen - Utilities Superintendent
Engineering & Public Works, City of Port Alberni
250-720-2809
john_stephen@portalberni.ca