City Of Campbell River Seeking Feedback On New Watering Restrictions

The City of Campbell River wants to know how you're feeling about new watering restrictions in place this summer.

The City of Campbell River wants to know how you're feeling about new watering restrictions in place this summer.

The new restrictions are in place until mid-September, between what was previously known as Stage 1 and Stage 2 to balance the needs of the community with the City’s operational demands through the coming months.

While water restrictions are necessary to ensure flows for essential services like fire protection, previous restrictions have proven to be too significant for the public and do not meet the City’s operational goals.

The City is setting up at the Campbell River Farmers Market and Arts Faire, allowing residents to learn more and take part in the discussion.

The info session is being this Sunday, July 17th, from 10am to 2pm.

If you can't make it this Sunday, you can find more information at www.surveymonkey.com/r/water-restrictions-public-survey, where you can also take a ten minute survey for a chance to win one of three prize packs featuring home water conservation tools (valued at $150) or a grand prize $250 gift certificate to the Campbell River Garden Centre.

The survey will be live until September 15th. Hard copies of the survey can also be picked up, filled out, and dropped off at City Hall.

The pilot project introduces revised stages for watering restrictions, that seek to better balance residents’ needs with the City’s operational needs.

The project will offer the opportunity to engage with the community - both residents and relevant lawncare businesses - on the effectiveness of the proposed changes.

The City of Campbell River draws water from the John Hart reservoir, using diversion licenses granted by the province and through a water use agreement with BC Hydro.

This supply can be stressed in summer or periods of dry weather, as residents’ usage increases, and the City must always ensure there is enough room within the conveyance system to meet critical needs, including approximately 300 litres per second required to ensure fire flows.